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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,065.23 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,065.23 and 440.31 is: 607.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,065.23 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,065.23 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,065.23 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 469,030.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,030.63/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.63

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