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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.38, 1,064.53 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.38, 1,064.53 and 439.85 is: 607.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.38 : 1,064.53 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.38/1,064.53 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.38x = 1,064.53 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.38x = 468,236.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,236.73/771.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.01

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