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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.51, 1,061.95 and 437.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.51, 1,061.95 and 437.99 is: 604.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.51 : 1,061.95 = 437.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.51/1,061.95 = 437.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.51x = 1,061.95 × 437.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.51x = 465,117.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,117.08/769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.43

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