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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,062.60 and 433.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,062.60 and 433.90 is: 598.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,062.60 = 433.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,062.60 = 433.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,062.60 × 433.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 461,062.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,062.14/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.80

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