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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.80, 1,063.66 and 439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.80, 1,063.66 and 439.18 is: 606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.80 : 1,063.66 = 439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.80/1,063.66 = 439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.80x = 1,063.66 × 439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.80x = 467,138.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,138.20/770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.04

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