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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.38, 1,059.63 and 686.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.38, 1,059.63 and 686.30 is: 946.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.38 : 1,059.63 = 686.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.38/1,059.63 = 686.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.38x = 1,059.63 × 686.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.38x = 727,224.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,224.07/768.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.44

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