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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.85, 1,066.53 and 441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.85, 1,066.53 and 441.28 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.85 : 1,066.53 = 441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.85/1,066.53 = 441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.85x = 1,066.53 × 441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.85x = 470,635.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,635.69/772.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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