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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.57, 1,062.12 and 438.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.57, 1,062.12 and 438.03 is: 604.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.57 : 1,062.12 = 438.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.57/1,062.12 = 438.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.57x = 1,062.12 × 438.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.57x = 465,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,240.42/769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.55

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