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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.64, 1,063.23 and 439.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.64, 1,063.23 and 439.02 is: 605.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.64 : 1,063.23 = 439.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.64/1,063.23 = 439.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.64x = 1,063.23 × 439.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.64x = 466,779.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,779.23/770.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.70

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