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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.80, 1,063.76 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.80, 1,063.76 and 439.12 is: 606.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.80 : 1,063.76 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.80/1,063.76 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.80x = 1,063.76 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.80x = 467,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,118.29/770.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.02

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