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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,060.78 and 437.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,060.78 and 437.10 is: 603.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,060.78 = 437.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,060.78 = 437.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,060.78 × 437.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 463,666.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,666.94/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.17

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