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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.94, 1,059.96 and 506.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.94, 1,059.96 and 506.34 is: 698.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.94 : 1,059.96 = 506.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.94/1,059.96 = 506.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.94x = 1,059.96 × 506.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.94x = 536,700.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,700.15/767.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.88

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