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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.01, 1,064.01 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.01, 1,064.01 and 439.48 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.01 : 1,064.01 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.01/1,064.01 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.01x = 1,064.01 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.01x = 467,614.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,614.09/771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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