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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,060.18 and 436.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,060.18 and 436.68 is: 602.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,060.18 = 436.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,060.18 = 436.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,060.18 × 436.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 462,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,958.31/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.64

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