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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.74, 1,063.58 and 439.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.74, 1,063.58 and 439.19 is: 606.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.74 : 1,063.58 = 439.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.74/1,063.58 = 439.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.74x = 1,063.58 × 439.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.74x = 467,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,113.70/770.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.06

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