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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.08, 1,066.86 and 441.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.08, 1,066.86 and 441.50 is: 609.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.08 : 1,066.86 = 441.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.08/1,066.86 = 441.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.08x = 1,066.86 × 441.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.08x = 471,018.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,018.74/773.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.27

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