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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.43, 1,063.29 and 438.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.43, 1,063.29 and 438.94 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.43 : 1,063.29 = 438.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.43/1,063.29 = 438.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.43x = 1,063.29 × 438.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.43x = 466,720.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,720.51/770.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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