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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.04, 1,059.39 and 506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.04, 1,059.39 and 506.22 is: 699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.04 : 1,059.39 = 506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.04/1,059.39 = 506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.04x = 1,059.39 × 506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.04x = 536,284.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,284.41/767.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.16

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