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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,061.28 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,061.28 and 437.42 is: 603.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,061.28 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,061.28 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,061.28 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 464,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,225.10/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.45

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