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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.15, 1,152.24 and 508.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.15, 1,152.24 and 508.36 is: 761.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.15 : 1,152.24 = 508.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.15/1,152.24 = 508.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.15x = 1,152.24 × 508.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.15x = 585,752.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,752.73/769.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.56

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