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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,061.14 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,061.14 and 437.32 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,061.14 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,061.14 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,061.14 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 464,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,057.74/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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