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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.83, 1,065.35 and 440.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.83, 1,065.35 and 440.44 is: 607.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.83 : 1,065.35 = 440.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.83/1,065.35 = 440.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.83x = 1,065.35 × 440.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.83x = 469,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,222.75/771.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.94

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