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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,061.90 and 438

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,061.90 and 438 is: 604.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,061.90 = 438 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,061.90 = 438/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,061.90 × 438
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 465,112.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,112.20/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.39

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