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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,066.80 and 441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,066.80 and 441.52 is: 609.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,066.80 = 441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,066.80 = 441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,066.80 × 441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 471,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,013.54/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.17

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