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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.62, 1,063.52 and 438.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.62, 1,063.52 and 438.98 is: 605.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.62 : 1,063.52 = 438.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.62/1,063.52 = 438.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.62x = 1,063.52 × 438.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.62x = 466,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,856.50/770.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.82

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