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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,061.85 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,061.85 and 504.16 is: 695.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,061.85 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,061.85 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,061.85 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 535,342.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,342.30/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.50

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