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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768, 1,060.08 and 453.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768, 1,060.08 and 453.24 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768 : 1,060.08 = 453.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768/1,060.08 = 453.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768x = 1,060.08 × 453.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768x = 480,470.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,470.66/768
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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