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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,061.85 and 433.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,061.85 and 433.41 is: 598.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,061.85 = 433.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,061.85 = 433.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,061.85 × 433.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 460,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,218.03/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.03

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