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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,065.76 and 440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,065.76 and 440.78 is: 608.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,065.76 = 440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,065.76 = 440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,065.76 × 440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 469,759.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,759.26/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.23

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