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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,064.27 and 439.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,064.27 and 439.68 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,064.27 = 439.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,064.27 = 439.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,064.27 × 439.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 467,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,931.81/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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