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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,061.13 and 489.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,061.13 and 489.32 is: 674.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,061.13 = 489.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,061.13 = 489.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,061.13 × 489.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 519,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,232.13/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.91

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