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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,064.19 and 439.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,064.19 and 439.62 is: 606.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,064.19 = 439.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,064.19 = 439.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,064.19 × 439.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 467,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,839.21/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.65

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