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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.09, 1,060.16 and 473.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.09, 1,060.16 and 473.61 is: 653.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.09 : 1,060.16 = 473.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.09/1,060.16 = 473.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.09x = 1,060.16 × 473.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.09x = 502,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,100.01/768.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.70

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