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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.09, 1,065.50 and 440.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.09, 1,065.50 and 440.54 is: 607.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.09 : 1,065.50 = 440.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.09/1,065.50 = 440.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.09x = 1,065.50 × 440.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.09x = 469,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,392.25/772.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.95

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