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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,060.56 and 437.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,060.56 and 437.01 is: 603.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,060.56 = 437.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,060.56 = 437.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,060.56 × 437.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 463,475.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,475.33/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.11

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