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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.11, 1,061.42 and 506.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.11, 1,061.42 and 506.94 is: 699.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.11 : 1,061.42 = 506.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.11/1,061.42 = 506.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.11x = 1,061.42 × 506.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.11x = 538,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,073.72/769.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.61

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