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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,062.11 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,062.11 and 438.08 is: 604.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,062.11 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,062.11 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,062.11 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 465,288.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,288.14/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.54

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