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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.24, 1,061.46 and 437.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.24, 1,061.46 and 437.58 is: 603.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.24 : 1,061.46 = 437.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.24/1,061.46 = 437.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.24x = 1,061.46 × 437.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.24x = 464,469.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,469.69/769.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.80

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