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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.41, 1,064.73 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.41, 1,064.73 and 440.02 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.41 : 1,064.73 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.41/1,064.73 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.41x = 1,064.73 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.41x = 468,502.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,502.49/771.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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