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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.43, 1,065.69 and 440.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.43, 1,065.69 and 440.62 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.43 : 1,065.69 = 440.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.43/1,065.69 = 440.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.43x = 1,065.69 × 440.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.43x = 469,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,557.90/772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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