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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.13, 1,060.27 and 436.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.13, 1,060.27 and 436.79 is: 602.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.13 : 1,060.27 = 436.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.13/1,060.27 = 436.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.13x = 1,060.27 × 436.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.13x = 463,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,116.89/768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.92

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