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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,064.76 and 440.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,064.76 and 440.06 is: 607.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,064.76 = 440.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,064.76 = 440.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,064.76 × 440.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 468,558.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,558.29/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.32

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