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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,060.53 and 488.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,060.53 and 488.73 is: 674.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,060.53 = 488.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,060.53 = 488.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,060.53 × 488.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 518,312.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,312.83/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.57

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