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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.77, 1,063.66 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.77, 1,063.66 and 439.22 is: 606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.77 : 1,063.66 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.77/1,063.66 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.77x = 1,063.66 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.77x = 467,175.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,175.43/770.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.12

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