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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.29, 1,061.58 and 437.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.29, 1,061.58 and 437.67 is: 603.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.29 : 1,061.58 = 437.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.29/1,061.58 = 437.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.29x = 1,061.58 × 437.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.29x = 464,621.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,621.72/769.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.96

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