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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 777.99, 1,073.67 and 441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 777.99, 1,073.67 and 441.96 is: 609.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    777.99 : 1,073.67 = 441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    777.99/1,073.67 = 441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    777.99x = 1,073.67 × 441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    777.99x = 474,519.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,519.19/777.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.93

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