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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.98, 1,065.32 and 440.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.98, 1,065.32 and 440.41 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.98 : 1,065.32 = 440.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.98/1,065.32 = 440.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.98x = 1,065.32 × 440.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.98x = 469,177.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,177.58/771.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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