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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.99, 1,063.98 and 439.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.99, 1,063.98 and 439.43 is: 606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.99 : 1,063.98 = 439.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.99/1,063.98 = 439.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.99x = 1,063.98 × 439.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.99x = 467,539.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,539.41/770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.42

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