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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.21, 1,062.67 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.21, 1,062.67 and 504.29 is: 696.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.21 : 1,062.67 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.21/1,062.67 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.21x = 1,062.67 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.21x = 535,889.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,889.17/769.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.67

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