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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.89, 1,061.12 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.89, 1,061.12 and 437.35 is: 603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.89 : 1,061.12 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.89/1,061.12 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.89x = 1,061.12 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.89x = 464,080.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,080.83/768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.57

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