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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.83, 1,067.89 and 437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.83, 1,067.89 and 437.75 is: 604.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.83 : 1,067.89 = 437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.83/1,067.89 = 437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.83x = 1,067.89 × 437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.83x = 467,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,466.80/773.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.10

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