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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,064.93 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,064.93 and 440.09 is: 607.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,064.93 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,064.93 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,064.93 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 468,657.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,657.52/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.34

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