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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,060.24 and 436.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,060.24 and 436.64 is: 602.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,060.24 = 436.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,060.24 = 436.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,060.24 × 436.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 462,943.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,943.58/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.62

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