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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.30, 1,059.87 and 488.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.30, 1,059.87 and 488.46 is: 673.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.30 : 1,059.87 = 488.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.30/1,059.87 = 488.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.30x = 1,059.87 × 488.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.30x = 517,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,704.10/768.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.83

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