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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.84, 1,063.96 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.84, 1,063.96 and 439.44 is: 606.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.84 : 1,063.96 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.84/1,063.96 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.84x = 1,063.96 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.84x = 467,546.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,546.58/770.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.54

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