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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.38, 1,149.27 and 507.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.38, 1,149.27 and 507.21 is: 757.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.38 : 1,149.27 = 507.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.38/1,149.27 = 507.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.38x = 1,149.27 × 507.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.38x = 582,921.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,921.24/769.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.65

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