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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,158.50 and 759.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,158.50 and 759.51 is: 1,144.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,158.50 = 759.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,158.50 = 759.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,158.50 × 759.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 879,894.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,894.23/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.06

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