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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.92, 1,065.27 and 440.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.92, 1,065.27 and 440.34 is: 607.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.92 : 1,065.27 = 440.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.92/1,065.27 = 440.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.92x = 1,065.27 × 440.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.92x = 469,075.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,075.67/771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.67

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