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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,062 and 437.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,062 and 437.98 is: 604.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,062 = 437.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,062 = 437.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,062 × 437.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 465,134.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,134.76/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.42

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