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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,060.38 and 506.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,060.38 and 506.88 is: 699.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,060.38 = 506.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,060.38 = 506.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,060.38 × 506.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 537,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,485.41/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.51

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