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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.48, 1,066.05 and 440.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.48, 1,066.05 and 440.92 is: 608.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.48 : 1,066.05 = 440.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.48/1,066.05 = 440.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.48x = 1,066.05 × 440.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.48x = 470,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,040.10/772.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.48

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