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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.94, 1,060.72 and 503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.94, 1,060.72 and 503.01 is: 693.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.94 : 1,060.72 = 503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.94/1,060.72 = 503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.94x = 1,060.72 × 503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.94x = 533,551.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,551.51/768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.88

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