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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,065.90 and 440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,065.90 and 440.80 is: 608.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,065.90 = 440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,065.90 = 440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,065.90 × 440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 469,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,848.72/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.27

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