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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.56, 1,062.86 and 508.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.56, 1,062.86 and 508.72 is: 702.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.56 : 1,062.86 = 508.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.56/1,062.86 = 508.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.56x = 1,062.86 × 508.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.56x = 540,698.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,698.14/769.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.61

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