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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.11, 1,065.24 and 440.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.11, 1,065.24 and 440.42 is: 607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.11 : 1,065.24 = 440.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.11/1,065.24 = 440.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.11x = 1,065.24 × 440.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.11x = 469,147.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,147.67/772.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.62

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