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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772, 1,065.33 and 440.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772, 1,065.33 and 440.47 is: 607.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772 : 1,065.33 = 440.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772/1,065.33 = 440.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772x = 1,065.33 × 440.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772x = 469,245.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,245.91/772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.83

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