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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.53, 1,063.35 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.53, 1,063.35 and 438.95 is: 605.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.53 : 1,063.35 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.53/1,063.35 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.53x = 1,063.35 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.53x = 466,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,760.25/770.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.76

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