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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.66, 1,065.02 and 440.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.66, 1,065.02 and 440.10 is: 607.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.66 : 1,065.02 = 440.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.66/1,065.02 = 440.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.66x = 1,065.02 × 440.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.66x = 468,713.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,713.10/771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.41

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