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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,064.51 and 439.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,064.51 and 439.90 is: 607.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,064.51 = 439.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,064.51 = 439.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,064.51 × 439.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 468,276.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,276.39/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.07

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