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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,060.75 and 437.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,060.75 and 437.06 is: 603.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,060.75 = 437.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,060.75 = 437.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,060.75 × 437.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 463,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,611.40/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.16

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