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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.18, 1,064.22 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.18, 1,064.22 and 439.68 is: 606.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.18 : 1,064.22 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.18/1,064.22 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.18x = 1,064.22 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.18x = 467,916.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,916.25/771.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.75

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