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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,061.58 and 489.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,061.58 and 489.26 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,061.58 = 489.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,061.58 = 489.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,061.58 × 489.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 519,383.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,383.32/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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