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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.63, 1,063.53 and 439.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.63, 1,063.53 and 439.07 is: 605.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.63 : 1,063.53 = 439.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.63/1,063.53 = 439.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.63x = 1,063.53 × 439.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.63x = 466,964.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,964.12/770.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.95

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