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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,063.96 and 439.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,063.96 and 439.48 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,063.96 = 439.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,063.96 = 439.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,063.96 × 439.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 467,589.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,589.14/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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