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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.61, 1,064.56 and 439.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.61, 1,064.56 and 439.92 is: 606.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.61 : 1,064.56 = 439.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.61/1,064.56 = 439.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.61x = 1,064.56 × 439.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.61x = 468,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,321.24/771.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.94

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