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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.59, 1,063.39 and 438.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.59, 1,063.39 and 438.99 is: 605.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.59 : 1,063.39 = 438.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.59/1,063.39 = 438.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.59x = 1,063.39 × 438.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.59x = 466,817.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,817.58/770.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.79

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