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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.87, 1,065.06 and 440.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.87, 1,065.06 and 440.22 is: 607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.87 : 1,065.06 = 440.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.87/1,065.06 = 440.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.87x = 1,065.06 × 440.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.87x = 468,860.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,860.71/771.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.43

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