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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.87, 1,068.03 and 437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.87, 1,068.03 and 437.76 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.87 : 1,068.03 = 437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.87/1,068.03 = 437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.87x = 1,068.03 × 437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.87x = 467,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,540.81/773.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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