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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,066.16 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,066.16 and 441.06 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,066.16 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,066.16 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,066.16 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 470,240.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,240.53/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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