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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.80, 1,060.62 and 489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.80, 1,060.62 and 489.02 is: 674.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.80 : 1,060.62 = 489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.80/1,060.62 = 489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.80x = 1,060.62 × 489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.80x = 518,664.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,664.39/768.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.64

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