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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.41, 1,060.56 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.41, 1,060.56 and 503.37 is: 693.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.41 : 1,060.56 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.41/1,060.56 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.41x = 1,060.56 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.41x = 533,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,854.09/769.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.85

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