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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.93, 1,066.62 and 441.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.93, 1,066.62 and 441.37 is: 609.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.93 : 1,066.62 = 441.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.93/1,066.62 = 441.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.93x = 1,066.62 × 441.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.93x = 470,774.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,774.07/772.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.08

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