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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,061.70 and 507.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,061.70 and 507.83 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,061.70 = 507.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,061.70 = 507.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,061.70 × 507.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 539,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,163.11/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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