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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.42, 1,067.13 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.42, 1,067.13 and 437.33 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.42 : 1,067.13 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.42/1,067.13 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.42x = 1,067.13 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.42x = 466,685.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,685.86/773.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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