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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,063.48 and 439.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,063.48 and 439.04 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,063.48 = 439.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,063.48 = 439.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,063.48 × 439.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 466,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,905.43/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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