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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.73, 1,063.61 and 439.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.73, 1,063.61 and 439.16 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.73 : 1,063.61 = 439.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.73/1,063.61 = 439.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.73x = 1,063.61 × 439.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.73x = 467,089.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,089.10/770.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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