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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,064.25 and 439.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,064.25 and 439.65 is: 606.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,064.25 = 439.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,064.25 = 439.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,064.25 × 439.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 467,897.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,897.51/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.67

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