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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.76, 1,065.05 and 440.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.76, 1,065.05 and 440.24 is: 607.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.76 : 1,065.05 = 440.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.76/1,065.05 = 440.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.76x = 1,065.05 × 440.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.76x = 468,877.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,877.61/771.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.54

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