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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.52, 1,065.96 and 440.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.52, 1,065.96 and 440.89 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.52 : 1,065.96 = 440.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.52/1,065.96 = 440.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.52x = 1,065.96 × 440.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.52x = 469,968.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,968.44/772.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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