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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.01, 1,061.10 and 437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.01, 1,061.10 and 437.40 is: 603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.01 : 1,061.10 = 437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.01/1,061.10 = 437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.01x = 1,061.10 × 437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.01x = 464,125.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,125.14/769.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.54

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