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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.55, 1,149.90 and 441.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.55, 1,149.90 and 441.93 is: 662.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.55 : 1,149.90 = 441.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.55/1,149.90 = 441.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.55x = 1,149.90 × 441.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.55x = 508,175.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,175.31/767.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.07

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