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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.14, 1,061.42 and 437.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.14, 1,061.42 and 437.54 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.14 : 1,061.42 = 437.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.14/1,061.42 = 437.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.14x = 1,061.42 × 437.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.14x = 464,406.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,406.21/769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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