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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.07, 1,060.47 and 519.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.07, 1,060.47 and 519.95 is: 716.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.07 : 1,060.47 = 519.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.07/1,060.47 = 519.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.07x = 1,060.47 × 519.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.07x = 551,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,391.38/769.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.96

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