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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,060.90 and 437.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,060.90 and 437.35 is: 603.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,060.90 = 437.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,060.90 = 437.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,060.90 × 437.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 463,984.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,984.62/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.42

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