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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770, 1,062.57 and 438.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770, 1,062.57 and 438.41 is: 604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770 : 1,062.57 = 438.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770/1,062.57 = 438.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770x = 1,062.57 × 438.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770x = 465,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,841.31/770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.99

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