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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,064.88 and 440.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,064.88 and 440.08 is: 607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,064.88 = 440.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,064.88 = 440.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,064.88 × 440.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 468,629.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,629.73/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.30

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