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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.11, 1,062.78 and 438.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.11, 1,062.78 and 438.55 is: 605.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.11 : 1,062.78 = 438.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.11/1,062.78 = 438.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.11x = 1,062.78 × 438.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.11x = 466,082.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,082.17/770.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.22

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