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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.40, 1,064.50 and 435.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.40, 1,064.50 and 435.31 is: 600.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.40 : 1,064.50 = 435.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.40/1,064.50 = 435.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.40x = 1,064.50 × 435.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.40x = 463,387.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,387.50/771.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.71

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