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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.40, 1,060.20 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.40, 1,060.20 and 670.16 is: 924.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.40 : 1,060.20 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.40/1,060.20 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.40x = 1,060.20 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.40x = 710,503.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,503.63/768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.65

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