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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.04, 1,059.87 and 436.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.04, 1,059.87 and 436.49 is: 602.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.04 : 1,059.87 = 436.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.04/1,059.87 = 436.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.04x = 1,059.87 × 436.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.04x = 462,622.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,622.66/768.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.34

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