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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.87, 1,060.38 and 520.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.87, 1,060.38 and 520.20 is: 717.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.87 : 1,060.38 = 520.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.87/1,060.38 = 520.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.87x = 1,060.38 × 520.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.87x = 551,609.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,609.68/768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.43

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