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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,060.38 and 638.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,060.38 and 638.04 is: 879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,060.38 = 638.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,060.38 = 638.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,060.38 × 638.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 676,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,564.86/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.50

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