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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.57, 1,062.03 and 438.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.57, 1,062.03 and 438.05 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.57 : 1,062.03 = 438.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.57/1,062.03 = 438.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.57x = 1,062.03 × 438.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.57x = 465,216.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,216.93/769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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