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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.95, 1,063.90 and 439.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.95, 1,063.90 and 439.38 is: 606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.95 : 1,063.90 = 439.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.95/1,063.90 = 439.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.95x = 1,063.90 × 439.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.95x = 467,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,456.93/770.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.34

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