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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,065.10 and 440.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,065.10 and 440.25 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,065.10 = 440.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,065.10 = 440.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,065.10 × 440.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 468,910.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,910.28/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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