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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.88, 1,066.61 and 441.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.88, 1,066.61 and 441.41 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.88 : 1,066.61 = 441.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.88/1,066.61 = 441.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.88x = 1,066.61 × 441.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.88x = 470,808.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,808.09/772.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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