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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.18, 1,059.68 and 502.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.18, 1,059.68 and 502.61 is: 693.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.18 : 1,059.68 = 502.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.18/1,059.68 = 502.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.18x = 1,059.68 × 502.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.18x = 532,601.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,601.72/768.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.33

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