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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.23, 1,062.99 and 438.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.23, 1,062.99 and 438.74 is: 605.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.23 : 1,062.99 = 438.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.23/1,062.99 = 438.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.23x = 1,062.99 × 438.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.23x = 466,374.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,374.90/770.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.50

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