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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,061.46 and 437.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,061.46 and 437.64 is: 603.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,061.46 = 437.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,061.46 = 437.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,061.46 × 437.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 464,537.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,537.35/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.86

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