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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,062.35 and 438.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,062.35 and 438.25 is: 604.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,062.35 = 438.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,062.35 = 438.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,062.35 × 438.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 465,573.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,573.33/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.83

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