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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,063.75 and 439.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,063.75 and 439.31 is: 606.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,063.75 = 439.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,063.75 = 439.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,063.75 × 439.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 467,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,309.60/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.30

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