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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.48, 1,154.13 and 511.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.48, 1,154.13 and 511.06 is: 766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.48 : 1,154.13 = 511.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.48/1,154.13 = 511.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.48x = 1,154.13 × 511.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.48x = 589,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,829.68/769.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.53

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