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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,061.18 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,061.18 and 437.46 is: 603.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,061.18 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,061.18 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,061.18 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 464,223.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,223.80/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.66

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