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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.56, 1,061.48 and 507.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.56, 1,061.48 and 507.72 is: 701.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.56 : 1,061.48 = 507.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.56/1,061.48 = 507.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.56x = 1,061.48 × 507.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.56x = 538,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,934.63/768.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.23

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