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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.62, 1,064.82 and 440.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.62, 1,064.82 and 440.02 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.62 : 1,064.82 = 440.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.62/1,064.82 = 440.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.62x = 1,064.82 × 440.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.62x = 468,542.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,542.10/771.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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