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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,062.14 and 438.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,062.14 and 438.10 is: 604.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,062.14 = 438.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,062.14 = 438.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,062.14 × 438.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 465,323.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,323.53/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.58

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