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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.49, 1,060.49 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.49, 1,060.49 and 436.96 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.49 : 1,060.49 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.49/1,060.49 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.49x = 1,060.49 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.49x = 463,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,394.13/768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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