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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771, 1,064 and 434.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771, 1,064 and 434.96 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771 : 1,064 = 434.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771/1,064 = 434.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771x = 1,064 × 434.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771x = 462,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,797.44/771
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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