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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.99, 1,066.64 and 441.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.99, 1,066.64 and 441.43 is: 609.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.99 : 1,066.64 = 441.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.99/1,066.64 = 441.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.99x = 1,066.64 × 441.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.99x = 470,846.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,846.90/772.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.12

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