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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.49, 1,060.52 and 436.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.49, 1,060.52 and 436.92 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.49 : 1,060.52 = 436.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.49/1,060.52 = 436.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.49x = 1,060.52 × 436.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.49x = 463,362.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,362.40/768.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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