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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.65, 1,062.18 and 438.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.65, 1,062.18 and 438.18 is: 604.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.65 : 1,062.18 = 438.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.65/1,062.18 = 438.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.65x = 1,062.18 × 438.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.65x = 465,426.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,426.03/769.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.72

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