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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769, 1,061.27 and 437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769, 1,061.27 and 437.44 is: 603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769 : 1,061.27 = 437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769/1,061.27 = 437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769x = 1,061.27 × 437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769x = 464,239.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,239.76/769
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.69

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