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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,061.66 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,061.66 and 507.48 is: 699.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,061.66 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,061.66 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,061.66 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 538,771.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,771.22/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.78

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