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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,063.92 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,063.92 and 439.46 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,063.92 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,063.92 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,063.92 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 467,550.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,550.28/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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