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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.45, 1,064.61 and 439.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.45, 1,064.61 and 439.85 is: 607.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.45 : 1,064.61 = 439.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.45/1,064.61 = 439.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.45x = 1,064.61 × 439.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.45x = 468,268.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,268.71/771.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.00

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