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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.14, 1,064.24 and 439.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.14, 1,064.24 and 439.53 is: 606.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.14 : 1,064.24 = 439.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.14/1,064.24 = 439.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.14x = 1,064.24 × 439.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.14x = 467,763.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,763.21/771.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.59

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