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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.53, 1,064.58 and 439.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.53, 1,064.58 and 439.98 is: 607.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.53 : 1,064.58 = 439.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.53/1,064.58 = 439.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.53x = 1,064.58 × 439.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.53x = 468,393.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,393.91/771.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.10

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