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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.58, 1,066.16 and 441.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.58, 1,066.16 and 441.00 is: 608.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.58 : 1,066.16 = 441.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.58/1,066.16 = 441.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.58x = 1,066.16 × 441.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.58x = 470,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,179.08/772.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.58

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