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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.48, 1,061.94 and 438.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.48, 1,061.94 and 438.01 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.48 : 1,061.94 = 438.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.48/1,061.94 = 438.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.48x = 1,061.94 × 438.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.48x = 465,140.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,140.34/769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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