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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.49, 1,061.91 and 433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.49, 1,061.91 and 433.40 is: 598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.49 : 1,061.91 = 433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.49/1,061.91 = 433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.49x = 1,061.91 × 433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.49x = 460,231.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,231.79/769.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.10

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