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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.03, 1,065.46 and 440.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.03, 1,065.46 and 440.56 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.03 : 1,065.46 = 440.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.03/1,065.46 = 440.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.03x = 1,065.46 × 440.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.03x = 469,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,399.06/772.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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