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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,064.84 and 440.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,064.84 and 440.07 is: 607.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,064.84 = 440.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,064.84 = 440.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,064.84 × 440.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 468,604.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,604.14/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.19

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