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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.54, 1,061.85 and 438.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.54, 1,061.85 and 438.00 is: 604.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.54 : 1,061.85 = 438.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.54/1,061.85 = 438.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.54x = 1,061.85 × 438.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.54x = 465,084.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,084.99/769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.37

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