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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.01, 1,063.90 and 439.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.01, 1,063.90 and 439.40 is: 606.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.01 : 1,063.90 = 439.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.01/1,063.90 = 439.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.01x = 1,063.90 × 439.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.01x = 467,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,477.66/771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.32

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