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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.85, 1,060.86 and 437.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.85, 1,060.86 and 437.19 is: 603.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.85 : 1,060.86 = 437.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.85/1,060.86 = 437.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.85x = 1,060.86 × 437.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.85x = 463,797.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,797.38/768.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.24

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