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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.45, 1,065.99 and 440.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.45, 1,065.99 and 440.85 is: 608.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.45 : 1,065.99 = 440.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.45/1,065.99 = 440.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.45x = 1,065.99 × 440.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.45x = 469,941.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,941.69/772.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.38

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