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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,153.85 and 509.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,153.85 and 509.17 is: 763.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,153.85 = 509.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,153.85 = 509.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,153.85 × 509.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 587,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,505.80/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.76

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