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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.64, 1,061.86 and 438.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.64, 1,061.86 and 438.02 is: 604.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.64 : 1,061.86 = 438.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.64/1,061.86 = 438.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.64x = 1,061.86 × 438.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.64x = 465,108.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,108.42/769.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.32

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