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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,060.17 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,060.17 and 436.62 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,060.17 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,060.17 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,060.17 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 462,891.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,891.43/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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