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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.48, 1,064.51 and 439.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.48, 1,064.51 and 439.84 is: 606.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.48 : 1,064.51 = 439.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.48/1,064.51 = 439.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.48x = 1,064.51 × 439.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.48x = 468,214.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,214.08/771.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.90

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