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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,060.29 and 520.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,060.29 and 520.16 is: 717.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,060.29 = 520.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,060.29 = 520.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,060.29 × 520.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 551,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,515.14/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.10

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