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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.55, 1,063.31 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.55, 1,063.31 and 438.98 is: 605.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.55 : 1,063.31 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.55/1,063.31 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.55x = 1,063.31 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.55x = 466,764.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,764.31/770.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.75

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