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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.53, 1,066.05 and 440.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.53, 1,066.05 and 440.97 is: 608.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.53 : 1,066.05 = 440.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.53/1,066.05 = 440.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.53x = 1,066.05 × 440.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.53x = 470,096.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,096.07/772.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.51

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