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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.72, 1,059.36 and 506.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.72, 1,059.36 and 506.16 is: 697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.72 : 1,059.36 = 506.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.72/1,059.36 = 506.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.72x = 1,059.36 × 506.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.72x = 536,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,205.66/768.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.53

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