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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.77, 1,065.03 and 440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.77, 1,065.03 and 440.20 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.77 : 1,065.03 = 440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.77/1,065.03 = 440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.77x = 1,065.03 × 440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.77x = 468,820.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,820.88/771.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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