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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,061.01 and 432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,061.01 and 432.80 is: 597.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,061.01 = 432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,061.01 = 432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,061.01 × 432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 459,199.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,199.82/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.24

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