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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.20, 1,060.44 and 488.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.20, 1,060.44 and 488.45 is: 674.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.20 : 1,060.44 = 488.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.20/1,060.44 = 488.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.20x = 1,060.44 × 488.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.20x = 517,971.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,971.92/768.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.27

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