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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.04, 1,061.29 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.04, 1,061.29 and 437.46 is: 603.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.04 : 1,061.29 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.04/1,061.29 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.04x = 1,061.29 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.04x = 464,271.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,271.92/769.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.70

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