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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,060.08 and 473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,060.08 and 473.32 is: 653.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.16 : 1,060.08 = 473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.16/1,060.08 = 473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.16x = 1,060.08 × 473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.16x = 501,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,757.07/768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.19

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