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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.31, 1,071.33 and 440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.31, 1,071.33 and 440.19 is: 607.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.31 : 1,071.33 = 440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.31/1,071.33 = 440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.31x = 1,071.33 × 440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.31x = 471,588.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,588.75/776.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.47

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