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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.76, 1,060.36 and 519.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.76, 1,060.36 and 519.96 is: 717.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.76 : 1,060.36 = 519.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.76/1,060.36 = 519.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.76x = 1,060.36 × 519.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.76x = 551,344.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,344.79/768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.19

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