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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.12, 1,065.26 and 440.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.12, 1,065.26 and 440.31 is: 607.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.12 : 1,065.26 = 440.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.12/1,065.26 = 440.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.12x = 1,065.26 × 440.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.12x = 469,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,049.73/772.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.48

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