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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.37, 1,064.40 and 439.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.37, 1,064.40 and 439.76 is: 606.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.37 : 1,064.40 = 439.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.37/1,064.40 = 439.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.37x = 1,064.40 × 439.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.37x = 468,080.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,080.54/771.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.82

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