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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.22, 1,061.13 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.22, 1,061.13 and 520.64 is: 718.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.22 : 1,061.13 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.22/1,061.13 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.22x = 1,061.13 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.22x = 552,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,461.42/769.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.21

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