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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,061.33 and 437.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,061.33 and 437.53 is: 603.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,061.33 = 437.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,061.33 = 437.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,061.33 × 437.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 464,363.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,363.71/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.78

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