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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.07, 1,060.26 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.07, 1,060.26 and 571.24 is: 788.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.07 : 1,060.26 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.07/1,060.26 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.07x = 1,060.26 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.07x = 605,660.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,660.07/768.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.55

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