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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.95, 1,060.02 and 520.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.95, 1,060.02 and 520.02 is: 717.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.95 : 1,060.02 = 520.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.95/1,060.02 = 520.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.95x = 1,060.02 × 520.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.95x = 551,231.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,231.60/767.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.80

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