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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.26, 1,061.06 and 520.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.26, 1,061.06 and 520.46 is: 717.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.26 : 1,061.06 = 520.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.26/1,061.06 = 520.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.26x = 1,061.06 × 520.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.26x = 552,231.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,231.38/769.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.87

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