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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.84, 1,061.22 and 520.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.84, 1,061.22 and 520.84 is: 718.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.84 : 1,061.22 = 520.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.84/1,061.22 = 520.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.84x = 1,061.22 × 520.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.84x = 552,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,725.82/768.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.91

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