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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.22, 1,061.02 and 519.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.22, 1,061.02 and 519.14 is: 717.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.22 : 1,061.02 = 519.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.22/1,061.02 = 519.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.22x = 1,061.02 × 519.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.22x = 550,817.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,817.92/768.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.01

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