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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.50, 1,060.77 and 492.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.50, 1,060.77 and 492.50 is: 679.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.50 : 1,060.77 = 492.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.50/1,060.77 = 492.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.50x = 1,060.77 × 492.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.50x = 522,429.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,429.23/768.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.80

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