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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.59, 1,064.69 and 439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.59, 1,064.69 and 439.96 is: 607.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.59 : 1,064.69 = 439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.59/1,064.69 = 439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.59x = 1,064.69 × 439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.59x = 468,421.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,421.01/771.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.09

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