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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.41, 1,063.31 and 438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.41, 1,063.31 and 438.85 is: 605.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.41 : 1,063.31 = 438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.41/1,063.31 = 438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.41x = 1,063.31 × 438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.41x = 466,628.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,628.74/770.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.69

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