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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.45, 1,060.55 and 436.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.45, 1,060.55 and 436.93 is: 603.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.45 : 1,060.55 = 436.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.45/1,060.55 = 436.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.45x = 1,060.55 × 436.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.45x = 463,386.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,386.11/768.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.01

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