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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,061.94 and 437.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,061.94 and 437.87 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,061.94 = 437.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,061.94 = 437.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,061.94 × 437.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 464,991.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,991.67/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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