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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,060.86 and 506.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,060.86 and 506.98 is: 699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,060.86 = 506.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,060.86 = 506.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,060.86 × 506.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 537,834.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,834.80/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.01

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