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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.75, 1,061.01 and 507.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.75, 1,061.01 and 507.30 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.75 : 1,061.01 = 507.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.75/1,061.01 = 507.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.75x = 1,061.01 × 507.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.75x = 538,250.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,250.37/768.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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