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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,065.52 and 440.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,065.52 and 440.74 is: 608.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,065.52 = 440.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,065.52 = 440.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,065.52 × 440.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 469,617.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,617.28/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.22

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