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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.33, 1,061.90 and 437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.33, 1,061.90 and 437.94 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.33 : 1,061.90 = 437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.33/1,061.90 = 437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.33x = 1,061.90 × 437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.33x = 465,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,048.49/769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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