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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,062.77 and 438.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,062.77 and 438.65 is: 605.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,062.77 = 438.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,062.77 = 438.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,062.77 × 438.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 466,176.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,176.55/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.32

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