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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.02, 1,060.41 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.02, 1,060.41 and 571.98 is: 788.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.02 : 1,060.41 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.02/1,060.41 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.02x = 1,060.41 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.02x = 606,533.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,533.31/769.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.71

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