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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.11, 1,060.02 and 436.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.11, 1,060.02 and 436.55 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.11 : 1,060.02 = 436.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.11/1,060.02 = 436.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.11x = 1,060.02 × 436.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.11x = 462,746.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,746.43/768.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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