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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.96, 1,065.33 and 440.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.96, 1,065.33 and 440.40 is: 607.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.96 : 1,065.33 = 440.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.96/1,065.33 = 440.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.96x = 1,065.33 × 440.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.96x = 469,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,171.33/771.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.77

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