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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.20, 1,048.99 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.20, 1,048.99 and 561.14 is: 774.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.20 : 1,048.99 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.20/1,048.99 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.20x = 1,048.99 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.20x = 588,627.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,627.21/760.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.31

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