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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,061 and 437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,061 and 437.32 is: 603.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,061 = 437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,061 = 437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,061 × 437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 463,996.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,996.52/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.50

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