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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.42, 1,153.05 and 508.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.42, 1,153.05 and 508.99 is: 762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.42 : 1,153.05 = 508.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.42/1,153.05 = 508.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.42x = 1,153.05 × 508.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.42x = 586,890.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,890.92/769.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.77

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