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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.77, 1,066.15 and 440.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.77, 1,066.15 and 440.96 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.77 : 1,066.15 = 440.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.77/1,066.15 = 440.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.77x = 1,066.15 × 440.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.77x = 470,129.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,129.50/772.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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