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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,060.58 and 436.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,060.58 and 436.96 is: 602.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,060.58 = 436.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,060.58 = 436.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,060.58 × 436.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 463,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,431.04/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.95

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