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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.77, 1,061.04 and 437.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.77, 1,061.04 and 437.33 is: 603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.77 : 1,061.04 = 437.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.77/1,061.04 = 437.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.77x = 1,061.04 × 437.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.77x = 464,024.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,024.62/768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.59

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