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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,063.87 and 439.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,063.87 and 439.41 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,063.87 = 439.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,063.87 = 439.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,063.87 × 439.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 467,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,475.12/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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