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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.65, 1,060.20 and 488.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.65, 1,060.20 and 488.61 is: 673.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.65 : 1,060.20 = 488.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.65/1,060.20 = 488.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.65x = 1,060.20 × 488.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.65x = 518,024.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,024.32/768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.94

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