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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,061.28 and 437.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,061.28 and 437.46 is: 603.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,061.28 = 437.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,061.28 = 437.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,061.28 × 437.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 464,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,267.55/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.67

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