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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.10, 1,065.36 and 440.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.10, 1,065.36 and 440.50 is: 607.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.10 : 1,065.36 = 440.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.10/1,065.36 = 440.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.10x = 1,065.36 × 440.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.10x = 469,291.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,291.08/772.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.81

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