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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.68, 1,059.78 and 519.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.68, 1,059.78 and 519.21 is: 716.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.68 : 1,059.78 = 519.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.68/1,059.78 = 519.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.68x = 1,059.78 × 519.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.68x = 550,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,250.32/767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.77

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