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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.23, 1,069.68 and 439.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.23, 1,069.68 and 439.12 is: 605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.23 : 1,069.68 = 439.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.23/1,069.68 = 439.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.23x = 1,069.68 × 439.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.23x = 469,717.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,717.88/775.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.91

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