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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,062.33 and 438.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,062.33 and 438.23 is: 604.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,062.33 = 438.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,062.33 = 438.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,062.33 × 438.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 465,542.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,542.38/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.77

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