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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.63, 1,063.49 and 439.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.63, 1,063.49 and 439.11 is: 605.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.63 : 1,063.49 = 439.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.63/1,063.49 = 439.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.63x = 1,063.49 × 439.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.63x = 466,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,989.09/770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.98

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