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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,061.49 and 437.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,061.49 and 437.55 is: 603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,061.49 = 437.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,061.49 = 437.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,061.49 × 437.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 464,454.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,454.95/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.83

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