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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.76, 1,061.96 and 433.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.76, 1,061.96 and 433.58 is: 598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.76 : 1,061.96 = 433.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.76/1,061.96 = 433.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.76x = 1,061.96 × 433.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.76x = 460,444.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,444.62/769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.17

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