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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.68, 1,064.67 and 439.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.68, 1,064.67 and 439.88 is: 606.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.68 : 1,064.67 = 439.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.68/1,064.67 = 439.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.68x = 1,064.67 × 439.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.68x = 468,320.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,320.07/771.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.88

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