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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,060.52 and 469.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,060.52 and 469.96 is: 648.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,060.52 = 469.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,060.52 = 469.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,060.52 × 469.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 498,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,401.98/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.25

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