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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.34, 1,060.74 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.34, 1,060.74 and 506.81 is: 699.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.34 : 1,060.74 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.34/1,060.74 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.34x = 1,060.74 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.34x = 537,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,593.64/768.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.68

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