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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.35, 1,063.03 and 438.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.35, 1,063.03 and 438.76 is: 605.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.35 : 1,063.03 = 438.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.35/1,063.03 = 438.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.35x = 1,063.03 × 438.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.35x = 466,407.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,407.53/770.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.45

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