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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.63, 1,064.81 and 439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.63, 1,064.81 and 439.99 is: 607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.63 : 1,064.81 = 439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.63/1,064.81 = 439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.63x = 1,064.81 × 439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.63x = 468,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,504.19/771.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.16

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