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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.52, 1,060.39 and 488.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.52, 1,060.39 and 488.65 is: 674.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.52 : 1,060.39 = 488.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.52/1,060.39 = 488.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.52x = 1,060.39 × 488.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.52x = 518,160.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,160.80/768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.23

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