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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.95, 1,064.02 and 439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.95, 1,064.02 and 439.41 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.95 : 1,064.02 = 439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.95/1,064.02 = 439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.95x = 1,064.02 × 439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.95x = 467,535.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,535.71/770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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