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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.74, 1,060.26 and 502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.74, 1,060.26 and 502.88 is: 693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.74 : 1,060.26 = 502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.74/1,060.26 = 502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.74x = 1,060.26 × 502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.74x = 533,189.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,189.55/768.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.59

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