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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.70, 1,062.24 and 438.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.70, 1,062.24 and 438.24 is: 604.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.70 : 1,062.24 = 438.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.70/1,062.24 = 438.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.70x = 1,062.24 × 438.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.70x = 465,516.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,516.06/769.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.80

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