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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.93, 1,061.85 and 507.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.93, 1,061.85 and 507.09 is: 700.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.93 : 1,061.85 = 507.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.93/1,061.85 = 507.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.93x = 1,061.85 × 507.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.93x = 538,453.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,453.52/768.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.26

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