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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.54, 1,064.72 and 439.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.54, 1,064.72 and 439.94 is: 607.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.54 : 1,064.72 = 439.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.54/1,064.72 = 439.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.54x = 1,064.72 × 439.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.54x = 468,412.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,412.92/771.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.11

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