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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.47, 1,069.98 and 439.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.47, 1,069.98 and 439.36 is: 606.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.47 : 1,069.98 = 439.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.47/1,069.98 = 439.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.47x = 1,069.98 × 439.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.47x = 470,102.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,102.09/775.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.21

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