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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.97, 1,065.06 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.97, 1,065.06 and 440.16 is: 607.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.97 : 1,065.06 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.97/1,065.06 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.97x = 1,065.06 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.97x = 468,796.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,796.81/771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.27

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