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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.66, 1,070.27 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.66, 1,070.27 and 439.56 is: 606.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.66 : 1,070.27 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.66/1,070.27 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.66x = 1,070.27 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.66x = 470,446.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,446.78/775.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.51

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