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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.95, 1,060.97 and 432.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.95, 1,060.97 and 432.78 is: 597.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.95 : 1,060.97 = 432.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.95/1,060.97 = 432.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.95x = 1,060.97 × 432.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.95x = 459,164.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,164.43/768.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.13

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