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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.03, 1,062.54 and 438.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.03, 1,062.54 and 438.50 is: 605.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.03 : 1,062.54 = 438.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.03/1,062.54 = 438.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.03x = 1,062.54 × 438.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.03x = 465,923.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,923.79/770.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.07

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