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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.83, 1,063.97 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.83, 1,063.97 and 439.44 is: 606.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.83 : 1,063.97 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.83/1,063.97 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.83x = 1,063.97 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.83x = 467,550.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,550.98/770.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.56

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