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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.76, 1,067.68 and 437.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.76, 1,067.68 and 437.72 is: 603.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.76 : 1,067.68 = 437.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.76/1,067.68 = 437.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.76x = 1,067.68 × 437.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.76x = 467,344.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,344.89/773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.99

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