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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.16, 1,060.01 and 506.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.16, 1,060.01 and 506.53 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.16 : 1,060.01 = 506.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.16/1,060.01 = 506.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.16x = 1,060.01 × 506.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.16x = 536,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,923.58/768.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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