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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.74, 1,070.24 and 439.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.74, 1,070.24 and 439.60 is: 606.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.74 : 1,070.24 = 439.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.74/1,070.24 = 439.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.74x = 1,070.24 × 439.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.74x = 470,477.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,477.50/775.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.49

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