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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.85, 1,060.28 and 503.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.85, 1,060.28 and 503.21 is: 693.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.85 : 1,060.28 = 503.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.85/1,060.28 = 503.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.85x = 1,060.28 × 503.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.85x = 533,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,544.81/768.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.95

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