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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.23, 1,071.06 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.23, 1,071.06 and 440.12 is: 607.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.23 : 1,071.06 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.23/1,071.06 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.23x = 1,071.06 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.23x = 471,394.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,394.93/776.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.29

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