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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.15, 1,062.92 and 438.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.15, 1,062.92 and 438.51 is: 605.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.15 : 1,062.92 = 438.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.15/1,062.92 = 438.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.15x = 1,062.92 × 438.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.15x = 466,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,101.05/770.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.21

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