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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.29, 1,065.81 and 440.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.29, 1,065.81 and 440.82 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.29 : 1,065.81 = 440.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.29/1,065.81 = 440.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.29x = 1,065.81 × 440.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.29x = 469,830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,830.36/772.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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