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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.06, 1,060.90 and 558.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.06, 1,060.90 and 558.90 is: 770.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.06 : 1,060.90 = 558.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.06/1,060.90 = 558.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.06x = 1,060.90 × 558.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.06x = 592,935.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,935.61/769.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.99

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