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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.22, 1,064.32 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.22, 1,064.32 and 439.68 is: 606.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.22 : 1,064.32 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.22/1,064.32 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.22x = 1,064.32 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.22x = 467,960.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,960.22/771.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.78

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