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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.38, 1,065.96 and 440.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.38, 1,065.96 and 440.91 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.38 : 1,065.96 = 440.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.38/1,065.96 = 440.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.38x = 1,065.96 × 440.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.38x = 469,992.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,992.42/772.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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