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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.39, 1,067.38 and 437.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.39, 1,067.38 and 437.36 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.39 : 1,067.38 = 437.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.39/1,067.38 = 437.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.39x = 1,067.38 × 437.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.39x = 466,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,829.32/773.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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