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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.14, 1,062.55 and 438.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.14, 1,062.55 and 438.52 is: 605.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.14 : 1,062.55 = 438.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.14/1,062.55 = 438.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.14x = 1,062.55 × 438.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.14x = 465,941.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,941.92/770.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.01

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