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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.54, 1,063.13 and 504.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.54, 1,063.13 and 504.61 is: 697.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.54 : 1,063.13 = 504.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.54/1,063.13 = 504.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.54x = 1,063.13 × 504.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.54x = 536,463.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,463.51/769.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.12

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