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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.14, 1,059.88 and 488.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.14, 1,059.88 and 488.27 is: 673.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.14 : 1,059.88 = 488.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.14/1,059.88 = 488.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.14x = 1,059.88 × 488.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.14x = 517,510.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,510.07/768.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.72

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