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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.58, 1,060.24 and 503.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.58, 1,060.24 and 503.17 is: 694.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.58 : 1,060.24 = 503.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.58/1,060.24 = 503.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.58x = 1,060.24 × 503.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.58x = 533,480.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,480.96/768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.11

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