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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.76, 1,063.76 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.76, 1,063.76 and 439.22 is: 606.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.76 : 1,063.76 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.76/1,063.76 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.76x = 1,063.76 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.76x = 467,220.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,220.91/770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.18

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