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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,065.57 and 440.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,065.57 and 440.73 is: 608.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,065.57 = 440.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,065.57 = 440.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,065.57 × 440.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 469,628.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,628.67/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.03

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