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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.60, 1,060.70 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.60, 1,060.70 and 458.04 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.60 : 1,060.70 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.60/1,060.70 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.60x = 1,060.70 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.60x = 485,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,843.03/768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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