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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.65, 1,061.47 and 506.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.65, 1,061.47 and 506.81 is: 699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.65 : 1,061.47 = 506.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.65/1,061.47 = 506.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.65x = 1,061.47 × 506.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.65x = 537,966.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,966.90/768.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.89

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