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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.85, 1,063.80 and 439.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.85, 1,063.80 and 439.22 is: 606.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.85 : 1,063.80 = 439.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.85/1,063.80 = 439.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.85x = 1,063.80 × 439.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.85x = 467,244.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,244.90/770.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.14

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