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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.89, 1,060.44 and 519.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.89, 1,060.44 and 519.82 is: 716.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.89 : 1,060.44 = 519.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.89/1,060.44 = 519.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.89x = 1,060.44 × 519.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.89x = 551,236.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,236.24/768.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.92

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