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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.03, 1,061.27 and 437.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.03, 1,061.27 and 437.47 is: 603.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.03 : 1,061.27 = 437.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.03/1,061.27 = 437.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.03x = 1,061.27 × 437.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.03x = 464,270.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,270.59/769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.71

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