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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.55, 1,060.60 and 436.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.55, 1,060.60 and 436.98 is: 603.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.55 : 1,060.60 = 436.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.55/1,060.60 = 436.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.55x = 1,060.60 × 436.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.55x = 463,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,453.50/768.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.02

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