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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.89, 1,063.94 and 439.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.89, 1,063.94 and 439.35 is: 606.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.89 : 1,063.94 = 439.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.89/1,063.94 = 439.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.89x = 1,063.94 × 439.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.89x = 467,442.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,442.04/770.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.37

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