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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.30, 1,061.71 and 437.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.30, 1,061.71 and 437.74 is: 604.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.30 : 1,061.71 = 437.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.30/1,061.71 = 437.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.30x = 1,061.71 × 437.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.30x = 464,749.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,749.19/769.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.12

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