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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.67, 1,060.95 and 437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.67, 1,060.95 and 437.30 is: 603.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.67 : 1,060.95 = 437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.67/1,060.95 = 437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.67x = 1,060.95 × 437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.67x = 463,953.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,953.44/768.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.58

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