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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,061.36 and 437.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,061.36 and 437.49 is: 603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,061.36 = 437.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,061.36 = 437.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,061.36 × 437.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 464,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,332.20/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.83

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