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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,061.67 and 437.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,061.67 and 437.79 is: 604.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,061.67 = 437.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,061.67 = 437.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,061.67 × 437.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 464,788.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,788.51/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.20

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