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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.99, 1,063.80 and 439.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.99, 1,063.80 and 439.33 is: 606.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.99 : 1,063.80 = 439.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.99/1,063.80 = 439.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.99x = 1,063.80 × 439.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.99x = 467,353.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,353.94/770.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.17

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