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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.98, 1,060.60 and 499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.98, 1,060.60 and 499.86 is: 689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.98 : 1,060.60 = 499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.98/1,060.60 = 499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.98x = 1,060.60 × 499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.98x = 530,151.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,151.52/768.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.42

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