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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.68, 1,066.26 and 441.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.68, 1,066.26 and 441.12 is: 608.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.68 : 1,066.26 = 441.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.68/1,066.26 = 441.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.68x = 1,066.26 × 441.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.68x = 470,348.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,348.61/772.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.72

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