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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,066.29 and 441.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,066.29 and 441.09 is: 608.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,066.29 = 441.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,066.29 = 441.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,066.29 × 441.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 470,327.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,327.65/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.75

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