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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.57, 1,065.99 and 440.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.57, 1,065.99 and 440.99 is: 608.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.57 : 1,065.99 = 440.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.57/1,065.99 = 440.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.57x = 1,065.99 × 440.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.57x = 470,085.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,085.60/772.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.47

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