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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.15, 1,060.16 and 436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.15, 1,060.16 and 436.51 is: 602.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.15 : 1,060.16 = 436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.15/1,060.16 = 436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.15x = 1,060.16 × 436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.15x = 462,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,770.44/768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.45

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