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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.04, 1,064.04 and 439.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.04, 1,064.04 and 439.46 is: 606.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.04 : 1,064.04 = 439.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.04/1,064.04 = 439.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.04x = 1,064.04 × 439.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.04x = 467,604.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,604.53/771.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.46

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