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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.54, 1,063.28 and 438.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.54, 1,063.28 and 438.95 is: 605.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.54 : 1,063.28 = 438.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.54/1,063.28 = 438.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.54x = 1,063.28 × 438.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.54x = 466,730.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,730.51/770.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.72

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