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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.58, 1,060.62 and 706.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.58, 1,060.62 and 706.66 is: 975.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.58 : 1,060.62 = 706.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.58/1,060.62 = 706.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.58x = 1,060.62 × 706.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.58x = 749,497.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,497.73/768.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.17

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