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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.61, 1,060.68 and 437.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.61, 1,060.68 and 437.03 is: 603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.61 : 1,060.68 = 437.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.61/1,060.68 = 437.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.61x = 1,060.68 × 437.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.61x = 463,549.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,549.29/768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.10

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