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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,065.90 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,065.90 and 440.97 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,065.90 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,065.90 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,065.90 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 470,029.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,029.92/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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