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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.77, 1,062.25 and 438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.77, 1,062.25 and 438.14 is: 604.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.77 : 1,062.25 = 438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.77/1,062.25 = 438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.77x = 1,062.25 × 438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.77x = 465,415.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,415.78/769.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.62

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