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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.72, 1,062.76 and 508.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.72, 1,062.76 and 508.28 is: 701.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.72 : 1,062.76 = 508.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.72/1,062.76 = 508.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.72x = 1,062.76 × 508.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.72x = 540,179.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,179.65/769.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 701.79

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