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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,062 and 438.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,062 and 438.09 is: 604.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,062 = 438.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,062 = 438.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,062 × 438.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 465,251.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,251.58/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.52

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