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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.34, 1,065.81 and 440.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.34, 1,065.81 and 440.77 is: 608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.34 : 1,065.81 = 440.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.34/1,065.81 = 440.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.34x = 1,065.81 × 440.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.34x = 469,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,774.44/772.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.25

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