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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.45, 1,060.28 and 432.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.45, 1,060.28 and 432.28 is: 596.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.45 : 1,060.28 = 432.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.45/1,060.28 = 432.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.45x = 1,060.28 × 432.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.45x = 458,333.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,333.03/768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.44

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