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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.92, 1,060.92 and 437.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.92, 1,060.92 and 437.28 is: 603.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.92 : 1,060.92 = 437.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.92/1,060.92 = 437.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.92x = 1,060.92 × 437.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.92x = 463,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,919.10/768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.34

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