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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,058.67 and 628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,058.67 and 628.20 is: 865.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,058.67 = 628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,058.67 = 628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,058.67 × 628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 665,056.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,056.49/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.28

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