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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.61, 1,064.81 and 440.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.61, 1,064.81 and 440.03 is: 607.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.61 : 1,064.81 = 440.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.61/1,064.81 = 440.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.61x = 1,064.81 × 440.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.61x = 468,546.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,546.12/771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.23

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