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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.71, 1,066.42 and 441.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.71, 1,066.42 and 441.17 is: 608.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.71 : 1,066.42 = 441.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.71/1,066.42 = 441.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.71x = 1,066.42 × 441.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.71x = 470,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,466.08/772.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.85

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