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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773, 1,066.79 and 441.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773, 1,066.79 and 441.53 is: 609.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773 : 1,066.79 = 441.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773/1,066.79 = 441.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773x = 1,066.79 × 441.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773x = 471,017.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,017.58/773
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.34

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