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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,059.52 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,059.52 and 603.52 is: 830.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,059.52 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,059.52 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,059.52 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 639,441.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,441.51/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.96

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