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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,060.92 and 437.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,060.92 and 437.22 is: 603.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,060.92 = 437.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,060.92 = 437.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,060.92 × 437.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 463,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,855.44/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.30

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