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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,060.60 and 713.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,060.60 and 713.16 is: 983.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,060.60 = 713.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,060.60 = 713.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,060.60 × 713.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 756,377.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,377.50/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.48

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