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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,062.11 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,062.11 and 507.44 is: 700.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,062.11 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,062.11 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,062.11 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 538,954.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,954.56/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.30

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