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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.32, 1,061.52 and 437.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.32, 1,061.52 and 437.73 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.32 : 1,061.52 = 437.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.32/1,061.52 = 437.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.32x = 1,061.52 × 437.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.32x = 464,659.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,659.15/769.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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