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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,060.12 and 473.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,060.12 and 473.44 is: 653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,060.12 = 473.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,060.12 = 473.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,060.12 × 473.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 501,903.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,903.21/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.42

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