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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.58, 1,063.34 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.58, 1,063.34 and 438.99 is: 605.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.58 : 1,063.34 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.58/1,063.34 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.58x = 1,063.34 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.58x = 466,791.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,791.09/770.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.77

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