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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.74, 1,061.64 and 503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.74, 1,061.64 and 503.88 is: 694.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.74 : 1,061.64 = 503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.74/1,061.64 = 503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.74x = 1,061.64 × 503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.74x = 534,939.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,939.16/769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.96

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