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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.69, 1,064.91 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.69, 1,064.91 and 440.12 is: 607.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.69 : 1,064.91 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.69/1,064.91 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.69x = 1,064.91 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.69x = 468,688.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,688.19/771.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.35

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