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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,062.17 and 438.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,062.17 and 438.15 is: 604.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,062.17 = 438.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,062.17 = 438.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,062.17 × 438.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 465,389.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,389.79/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.61

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