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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,061.47 and 437.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,061.47 and 437.60 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,061.47 = 437.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,061.47 = 437.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,061.47 × 437.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 464,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,499.27/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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