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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.89, 1,062.47 and 438.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.89, 1,062.47 and 438.26 is: 604.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.89 : 1,062.47 = 438.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.89/1,062.47 = 438.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.89x = 1,062.47 × 438.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.89x = 465,641.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,641.85/769.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.82

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