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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.26, 1,062.90 and 438.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.26, 1,062.90 and 438.68 is: 605.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.26 : 1,062.90 = 438.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.26/1,062.90 = 438.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.26x = 1,062.90 × 438.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.26x = 466,272.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,272.97/770.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.34

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