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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.42 and 439.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.42 and 439.00 is: 605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.42 = 439.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.42 = 439.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.42 × 439.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 466,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,836.06/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.83

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