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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,064.92 and 440.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,064.92 and 440.13 is: 607.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,064.92 = 440.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,064.92 = 440.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,064.92 × 440.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 468,697.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,697.92/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.50

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