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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.61, 1,063.39 and 439.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.61, 1,063.39 and 439.03 is: 605.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.61 : 1,063.39 = 439.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.61/1,063.39 = 439.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.61x = 1,063.39 × 439.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.61x = 466,860.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,860.11/770.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.83

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