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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.19, 1,059.95 and 535.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.19, 1,059.95 and 535.91 is: 738.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.19 : 1,059.95 = 535.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.19/1,059.95 = 535.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.19x = 1,059.95 × 535.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.19x = 568,037.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,037.80/769.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.49

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