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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.97, 1,062.54 and 438.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.97, 1,062.54 and 438.37 is: 604.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.97 : 1,062.54 = 438.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.97/1,062.54 = 438.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.97x = 1,062.54 × 438.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.97x = 465,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,785.66/769.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.94

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