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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.09, 1,060.98 and 503.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.09, 1,060.98 and 503.54 is: 694.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.09 : 1,060.98 = 503.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.09/1,060.98 = 503.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.09x = 1,060.98 × 503.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.09x = 534,246.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,246.43/769.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.65

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