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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.94, 1,065.27 and 440.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.94, 1,065.27 and 440.36 is: 607.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.94 : 1,065.27 = 440.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.94/1,065.27 = 440.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.94x = 1,065.27 × 440.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.94x = 469,100.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,100.14/771.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.69

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