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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.63, 1,060.65 and 432.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.63, 1,060.65 and 432.51 is: 596.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.63 : 1,060.65 = 432.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.63/1,060.65 = 432.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.63x = 1,060.65 × 432.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.63x = 458,741.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,741.73/768.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.83

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