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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.39, 1,065.90 and 440.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.39, 1,065.90 and 440.88 is: 608.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.39 : 1,065.90 = 440.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.39/1,065.90 = 440.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.39x = 1,065.90 × 440.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.39x = 469,933.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,933.99/772.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.42

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