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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.15, 1,064.13 and 439.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.15, 1,064.13 and 439.52 is: 606.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.15 : 1,064.13 = 439.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.15/1,064.13 = 439.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.15x = 1,064.13 × 439.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.15x = 467,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,703.68/771.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.50

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