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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.88, 1,063.77 and 439.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.88, 1,063.77 and 439.29 is: 606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.88 : 1,063.77 = 439.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.88/1,063.77 = 439.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.88x = 1,063.77 × 439.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.88x = 467,301.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,301.88/770.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.19

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