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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.86, 1,060.94 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.86, 1,060.94 and 437.20 is: 603.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.86 : 1,060.94 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.86/1,060.94 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.86x = 1,060.94 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.86x = 463,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,842.97/768.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.29

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