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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,062.15 and 438.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,062.15 and 438.08 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,062.15 = 438.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,062.15 = 438.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,062.15 × 438.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 465,301.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,301.36/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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