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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.20, 1,062.76 and 438.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.20, 1,062.76 and 438.64 is: 605.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.20 : 1,062.76 = 438.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.20/1,062.76 = 438.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.20x = 1,062.76 × 438.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.20x = 466,169.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,169.05/770.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.26

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