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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.66, 1,059.96 and 502.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.66, 1,059.96 and 502.81 is: 693.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.66 : 1,059.96 = 502.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.66/1,059.96 = 502.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.66x = 1,059.96 × 502.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.66x = 532,956.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,956.31/768.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.35

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