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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.96, 1,063.92 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.96, 1,063.92 and 439.52 is: 606.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.96 : 1,063.92 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.96/1,063.92 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.96x = 1,063.92 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.96x = 467,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,614.12/770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.53

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