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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.12, 1,060.08 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.12, 1,060.08 and 506.88 is: 699.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.12 : 1,060.08 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.12/1,060.08 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.12x = 1,060.08 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.12x = 537,333.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,333.35/768.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.54

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