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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.40, 1,065.92 and 440.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.40, 1,065.92 and 440.83 is: 608.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.40 : 1,065.92 = 440.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.40/1,065.92 = 440.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.40x = 1,065.92 × 440.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.40x = 469,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,889.51/772.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.35

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