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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.71, 1,065.04 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.71, 1,065.04 and 440.17 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.71 : 1,065.04 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.71/1,065.04 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.71x = 1,065.04 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.71x = 468,798.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,798.66/771.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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