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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.21, 1,060.08 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.21, 1,060.08 and 519.14 is: 716.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.21 : 1,060.08 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.21/1,060.08 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.21x = 1,060.08 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.21x = 550,324.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,324.63/768.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.37

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