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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,060.71 and 437.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,060.71 and 437.13 is: 603.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,060.71 = 437.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,060.71 = 437.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,060.71 × 437.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 463,668.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,668.16/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.22

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