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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.35, 1,060.25 and 436.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.35, 1,060.25 and 436.75 is: 602.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.35 : 1,060.25 = 436.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.35/1,060.25 = 436.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.35x = 1,060.25 × 436.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.35x = 463,059.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,059.35/768.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.67

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