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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,062.07 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,062.07 and 438.05 is: 604.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,062.07 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,062.07 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,062.07 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 465,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,239.76/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.56

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