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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.80, 1,065.04 and 440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.80, 1,065.04 and 440.18 is: 607.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.80 : 1,065.04 = 440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.80/1,065.04 = 440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.80x = 1,065.04 × 440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.80x = 468,809.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,809.31/771.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.42

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