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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.79, 1,062.27 and 438.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.79, 1,062.27 and 438.17 is: 604.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.79 : 1,062.27 = 438.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.79/1,062.27 = 438.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.79x = 1,062.27 × 438.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.79x = 465,454.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,454.85/769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.65

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