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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.11, 1,063.93 and 439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.11, 1,063.93 and 439.44 is: 606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.11 : 1,063.93 = 439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.11/1,063.93 = 439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.11x = 1,063.93 × 439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.11x = 467,533.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,533.40/771.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.31

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