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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.36, 1,060.01 and 469.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.36, 1,060.01 and 469.37 is: 647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.36 : 1,060.01 = 469.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.36/1,060.01 = 469.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.36x = 1,060.01 × 469.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.36x = 497,537.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,537.30/768.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 647.53

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