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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.17, 1,065.67 and 440.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.17, 1,065.67 and 440.68 is: 608.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.17 : 1,065.67 = 440.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.17/1,065.67 = 440.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.17x = 1,065.67 × 440.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.17x = 469,619.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,619.46/772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.18

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