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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.83, 1,060.59 and 488.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.83, 1,060.59 and 488.60 is: 674.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.83 : 1,060.59 = 488.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.83/1,060.59 = 488.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.83x = 1,060.59 × 488.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.83x = 518,204.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,204.78/768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.02

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