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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.73, 1,066.38 and 441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.73, 1,066.38 and 441.23 is: 608.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.73 : 1,066.38 = 441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.73/1,066.38 = 441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.73x = 1,066.38 × 441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.73x = 470,521.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,521.51/772.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.91

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