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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,060.38 and 473.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,060.38 and 473.78 is: 653.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,060.38 = 473.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,060.38 = 473.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,060.38 × 473.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 502,386.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,386.84/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.83

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