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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.55, 1,066.20 and 440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.55, 1,066.20 and 440.99 is: 608.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.55 : 1,066.20 = 440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.55/1,066.20 = 440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.55x = 1,066.20 × 440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.55x = 470,178.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,178.21/772.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.61

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