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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.90, 1,061.10 and 437.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.90, 1,061.10 and 437.26 is: 603.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.90 : 1,061.10 = 437.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.90/1,061.10 = 437.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.90x = 1,061.10 × 437.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.90x = 463,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,976.59/768.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.43

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