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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,061.27 and 433.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,061.27 and 433.08 is: 597.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,061.27 = 433.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,061.27 = 433.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,061.27 × 433.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 459,614.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,614.81/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.48

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