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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.02, 1,062.62 and 438.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.02, 1,062.62 and 438.47 is: 605.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.02 : 1,062.62 = 438.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.02/1,062.62 = 438.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.02x = 1,062.62 × 438.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.02x = 465,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,921.68/770.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.08

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