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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.51, 1,153.17 and 706.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.51, 1,153.17 and 706.50 is: 1,060.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.51 : 1,153.17 = 706.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.51/1,153.17 = 706.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.51x = 1,153.17 × 706.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.51x = 814,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,714.61/768.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.12

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