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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.78, 1,066.37 and 441.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.78, 1,066.37 and 441.14 is: 608.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.78 : 1,066.37 = 441.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.78/1,066.37 = 441.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.78x = 1,066.37 × 441.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.78x = 470,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,418.46/772.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.74

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