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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.63, 1,062.02 and 433.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.63, 1,062.02 and 433.52 is: 598.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.63 : 1,062.02 = 433.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.63/1,062.02 = 433.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.63x = 1,062.02 × 433.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.63x = 460,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,404.74/769.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.22

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