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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.38, 1,063.11 and 438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.38, 1,063.11 and 438.82 is: 605.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.38 : 1,063.11 = 438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.38/1,063.11 = 438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.38x = 1,063.11 × 438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.38x = 466,513.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,513.93/770.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.56

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