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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.62, 1,066 and 440.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.62, 1,066 and 440.93 is: 608.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.62 : 1,066 = 440.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.62/1,066 = 440.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.62x = 1,066 × 440.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.62x = 470,031.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,031.38/772.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.36

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