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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,061.35 and 433.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,061.35 and 433.07 is: 597.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,061.35 = 433.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,061.35 = 433.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,061.35 × 433.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 459,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,641.05/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.60

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