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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,059.48 and 603.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,059.48 and 603.24 is: 831.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,059.48 = 603.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,059.48 = 603.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,059.48 × 603.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 639,120.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,120.72/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.28

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