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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.44, 1,066.05 and 440.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.44, 1,066.05 and 440.94 is: 608.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.44 : 1,066.05 = 440.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.44/1,066.05 = 440.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.44x = 1,066.05 × 440.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.44x = 470,064.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,064.09/772.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.54

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