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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,061.76 and 489.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,061.76 and 489.65 is: 675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,061.76 = 489.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,061.76 = 489.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,061.76 × 489.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 519,891.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,891.29/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.61

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