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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.88, 1,065.16 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.88, 1,065.16 and 440.34 is: 607.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.88 : 1,065.16 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.88/1,065.16 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.88x = 1,065.16 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.88x = 469,032.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,032.55/771.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.65

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