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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.21, 1,061.19 and 503.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.21, 1,061.19 and 503.55 is: 694.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.21 : 1,061.19 = 503.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.21/1,061.19 = 503.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.21x = 1,061.19 × 503.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.21x = 534,362.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,362.22/769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.69

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