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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.18, 1,061.30 and 506.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.18, 1,061.30 and 506.74 is: 699.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.18 : 1,061.30 = 506.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.18/1,061.30 = 506.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.18x = 1,061.30 × 506.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.18x = 537,803.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,803.16/769.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.19

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