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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.51, 1,063.34 and 438.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.51, 1,063.34 and 438.96 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.51 : 1,063.34 = 438.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.51/1,063.34 = 438.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.51x = 1,063.34 × 438.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.51x = 466,767.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,767.17/770.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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