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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.09, 1,063.94 and 439.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.09, 1,063.94 and 439.45 is: 606.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.09 : 1,063.94 = 439.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.09/1,063.94 = 439.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.09x = 1,063.94 × 439.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.09x = 467,549.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,549.35/771.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.35

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