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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.50, 1,062.15 and 493.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.50, 1,062.15 and 493.50 is: 681.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.50 : 1,062.15 = 493.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.50/1,062.15 = 493.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.50x = 1,062.15 × 493.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.50x = 524,171.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,171.03/769.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.18

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