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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.26, 1,064.36 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.26, 1,064.36 and 439.74 is: 606.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.26 : 1,064.36 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.26/1,064.36 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.26x = 1,064.36 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.26x = 468,041.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,041.67/771.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.85

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