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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.31, 1,060.16 and 432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.31, 1,060.16 and 432.20 is: 596.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.31 : 1,060.16 = 432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.31/1,060.16 = 432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.31x = 1,060.16 × 432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.31x = 458,201.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,201.64/768.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.38

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