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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,063.95 and 439.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,063.95 and 439.47 is: 606.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,063.95 = 439.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,063.95 = 439.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,063.95 × 439.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 467,574.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,574.11/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.45

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