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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,062.34 and 504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,062.34 and 504 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,062.34 = 504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,062.34 = 504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,062.34 × 504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 535,419.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,419.36/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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