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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.97, 1,061.13 and 507.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.97, 1,061.13 and 507.34 is: 700.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.97 : 1,061.13 = 507.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.97/1,061.13 = 507.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.97x = 1,061.13 × 507.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.97x = 538,353.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,353.69/768.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.10

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