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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.79, 1,060.02 and 488.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.79, 1,060.02 and 488.43 is: 674.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.79 : 1,060.02 = 488.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.79/1,060.02 = 488.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.79x = 1,060.02 × 488.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.79x = 517,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,745.57/767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.33

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