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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.20, 1,066.87 and 441.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.20, 1,066.87 and 441.73 is: 609.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.20 : 1,066.87 = 441.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.20/1,066.87 = 441.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.20x = 1,066.87 × 441.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.20x = 471,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,268.49/773.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.50

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