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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.96, 1,060.80 and 520.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.96, 1,060.80 and 520.36 is: 717.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.96 : 1,060.80 = 520.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.96/1,060.80 = 520.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.96x = 1,060.80 × 520.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.96x = 551,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,997.89/768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.85

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