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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,061.25 and 437.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,061.25 and 437.37 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,061.25 = 437.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,061.25 = 437.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,061.25 × 437.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 464,158.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,158.91/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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