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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.83, 1,065.15 and 440.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.83, 1,065.15 and 440.33 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.83 : 1,065.15 = 440.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.83/1,065.15 = 440.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.83x = 1,065.15 × 440.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.83x = 469,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,017.50/771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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