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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.72, 1,066.30 and 441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.72, 1,066.30 and 441.08 is: 608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.72 : 1,066.30 = 441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.72/1,066.30 = 441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.72x = 1,066.30 × 441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.72x = 470,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,323.60/772.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.66

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