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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,061.01 and 437.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,061.01 and 437.24 is: 603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,061.01 = 437.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,061.01 = 437.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,061.01 × 437.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 463,916.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,916.01/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.41

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