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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.41, 1,067.26 and 437.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.41, 1,067.26 and 437.31 is: 603.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.41 : 1,067.26 = 437.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.41/1,067.26 = 437.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.41x = 1,067.26 × 437.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.41x = 466,723.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,723.47/773.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.46

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