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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,060.48 and 488.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,060.48 and 488.80 is: 674.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,060.48 = 488.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,060.48 = 488.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,060.48 × 488.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 518,362.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,362.62/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.39

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