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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.73, 1,065.05 and 440.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.73, 1,065.05 and 440.17 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.73 : 1,065.05 = 440.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.73/1,065.05 = 440.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.73x = 1,065.05 × 440.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.73x = 468,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,799.85/771.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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