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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.51, 1,064.69 and 439.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.51, 1,064.69 and 439.93 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.51 : 1,064.69 = 439.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.51/1,064.69 = 439.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.51x = 1,064.69 × 439.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.51x = 468,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,389.07/771.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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