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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.78, 1,148.94 and 441.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.78, 1,148.94 and 441.56 is: 660.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.78 : 1,148.94 = 441.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.78/1,148.94 = 441.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.78x = 1,148.94 × 441.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.78x = 507,325.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,325.95/767.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.77

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