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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.06, 1,060.38 and 506.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.06, 1,060.38 and 506.52 is: 699.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.06 : 1,060.38 = 506.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.06/1,060.38 = 506.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.06x = 1,060.38 × 506.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.06x = 537,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,103.68/768.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.30

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