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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.69, 1,063.55 and 439.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.69, 1,063.55 and 439.05 is: 605.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.69 : 1,063.55 = 439.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.69/1,063.55 = 439.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.69x = 1,063.55 × 439.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.69x = 466,951.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,951.63/770.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.89

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