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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.62, 1,060.80 and 437.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.62, 1,060.80 and 437.18 is: 603.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.62 : 1,060.80 = 437.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.62/1,060.80 = 437.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.62x = 1,060.80 × 437.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.62x = 463,760.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,760.54/768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.37

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