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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.13, 1,061.33 and 433.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.13, 1,061.33 and 433.02 is: 597.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.13 : 1,061.33 = 433.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.13/1,061.33 = 433.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.13x = 1,061.33 × 433.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.13x = 459,574.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,574.95/769.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.53

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