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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.66, 1,067.66 and 437.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.66, 1,067.66 and 437.59 is: 603.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.66 : 1,067.66 = 437.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.66/1,067.66 = 437.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.66x = 1,067.66 × 437.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.66x = 467,194.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,194.58/773.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.87

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