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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.85, 1,063.72 and 439.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.85, 1,063.72 and 439.26 is: 606.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.85 : 1,063.72 = 439.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.85/1,063.72 = 439.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.85x = 1,063.72 × 439.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.85x = 467,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,249.65/770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.15

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