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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 776.63, 1,071.73 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 776.63, 1,071.73 and 440.60 is: 608.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    776.63 : 1,071.73 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    776.63/1,071.73 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    776.63x = 1,071.73 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    776.63x = 472,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,199.82/776.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.01

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