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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.88, 1,059.62 and 505.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.88, 1,059.62 and 505.98 is: 698.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.88 : 1,059.62 = 505.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.88/1,059.62 = 505.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.88x = 1,059.62 × 505.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.88x = 536,144.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,144.00/767.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.21

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