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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.27, 1,060.22 and 436.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.27, 1,060.22 and 436.62 is: 602.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.27 : 1,060.22 = 436.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.27/1,060.22 = 436.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.27x = 1,060.22 × 436.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.27x = 462,911.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,911.07/768.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.54

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