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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.45, 1,063.23 and 438.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.45, 1,063.23 and 438.85 is: 605.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.45 : 1,063.23 = 438.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.45/1,063.23 = 438.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.45x = 1,063.23 × 438.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.45x = 466,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,598.17/770.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.62

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