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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.25, 1,150.55 and 442.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.25, 1,150.55 and 442.63 is: 662.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.25 : 1,150.55 = 442.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.25/1,150.55 = 442.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.25x = 1,150.55 × 442.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.25x = 509,265.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,265.73/768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.89

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