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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.46, 1,063.45 and 439.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.46, 1,063.45 and 439.00 is: 605.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.46 : 1,063.45 = 439.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.46/1,063.45 = 439.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.46x = 1,063.45 × 439.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.46x = 466,855.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,855.95/770.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.94

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