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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.15, 1,061.49 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.15, 1,061.49 and 437.68 is: 604.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.15 : 1,061.49 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.15/1,061.49 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.15x = 1,061.49 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.15x = 464,592.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,592.94/769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.03

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