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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,061.29 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,061.29 and 520.01 is: 717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,061.29 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,061.29 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,061.29 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 551,878.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,878.81/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.58

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