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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,071.24 and 440.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,071.24 and 440.16 is: 607.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,071.24 = 440.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,071.24 = 440.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,071.24 × 440.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 471,517.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,517.00/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.44

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