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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,065.41 and 440.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,065.41 and 440.49 is: 607.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,065.41 = 440.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,065.41 = 440.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,065.41 × 440.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 469,302.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,302.45/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.88

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