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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.64, 1,066.32 and 441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.64, 1,066.32 and 441.20 is: 608.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.64 : 1,066.32 = 441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.64/1,066.32 = 441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.64x = 1,066.32 × 441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.64x = 470,460.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,460.38/772.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.90

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