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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.24, 1,071.15 and 440.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.24, 1,071.15 and 440.12 is: 607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.24 : 1,071.15 = 440.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.24/1,071.15 = 440.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.24x = 1,071.15 × 440.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.24x = 471,437.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,437.22/776.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.33

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