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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,060.91 and 503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,060.91 and 503.63 is: 694.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,060.91 = 503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,060.91 = 503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,060.91 × 503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 534,306.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,306.10/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.21

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