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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,061.53 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,061.53 and 437.68 is: 603.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,061.53 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,061.53 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,061.53 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 464,608.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,608.26/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.97

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