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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,061.71 and 437.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,061.71 and 437.83 is: 604.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,061.71 = 437.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,061.71 = 437.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,061.71 × 437.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 464,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,844.74/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.30

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