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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,064.61 and 440

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,064.61 and 440 is: 607.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,064.61 = 440 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,064.61 = 440/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,064.61 × 440
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 468,428.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,428.40/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.14

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