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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,061.94 and 507.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,061.94 and 507.52 is: 700.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,061.94 = 507.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,061.94 = 507.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,061.94 × 507.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 538,955.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,955.79/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.31

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