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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,062.91 and 629.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,062.91 and 629.24 is: 869.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,062.91 = 629.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,062.91 = 629.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,062.91 × 629.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 668,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,822.34/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.52

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