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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.66, 1,066.26 and 441.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.66, 1,066.26 and 441.06 is: 608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.66 : 1,066.26 = 441.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.66/1,066.26 = 441.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.66x = 1,066.26 × 441.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.66x = 470,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,284.64/772.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.66

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