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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.28, 1,066.80 and 441.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.28, 1,066.80 and 441.42 is: 608.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.28 : 1,066.80 = 441.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.28/1,066.80 = 441.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.28x = 1,066.80 × 441.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.28x = 470,906.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,906.86/773.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.97

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