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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.36, 1,064.35 and 439.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.36, 1,064.35 and 439.74 is: 606.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.36 : 1,064.35 = 439.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.36/1,064.35 = 439.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.36x = 1,064.35 × 439.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.36x = 468,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,037.82/771.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.77

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