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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.55, 1,060.51 and 436.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.55, 1,060.51 and 436.99 is: 603.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.55 : 1,060.51 = 436.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.55/1,060.51 = 436.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.55x = 1,060.51 × 436.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.55x = 463,432.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,432.26/768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.00

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