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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.59, 1,064.63 and 439.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.59, 1,064.63 and 439.95 is: 607.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.59 : 1,064.63 = 439.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.59/1,064.63 = 439.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.59x = 1,064.63 × 439.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.59x = 468,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,383.97/771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.04

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