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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,152.99 and 509.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,152.99 and 509.18 is: 762.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,152.99 = 509.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,152.99 = 509.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,152.99 × 509.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 587,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,073.68/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.97

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