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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.78, 1,062.42 and 438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.78, 1,062.42 and 438.22 is: 604.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.78 : 1,062.42 = 438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.78/1,062.42 = 438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.78x = 1,062.42 × 438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.78x = 465,573.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,573.69/769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.81

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