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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,061.10 and 437.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,061.10 and 437.43 is: 603.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,061.10 = 437.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,061.10 = 437.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,061.10 × 437.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 464,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,156.97/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.61

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