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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.53, 1,062.38 and 508.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.53, 1,062.38 and 508.01 is: 701.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.53 : 1,062.38 = 508.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.53/1,062.38 = 508.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.53x = 1,062.38 × 508.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.53x = 539,695.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,695.62/769.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.33

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