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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.30, 1,065.90 and 440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.30, 1,065.90 and 440.86 is: 608.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.30 : 1,065.90 = 440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.30/1,065.90 = 440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.30x = 1,065.90 × 440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.30x = 469,912.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,912.67/772.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.46

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