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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.08, 1,060.92 and 644.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.08, 1,060.92 and 644.88 is: 889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.08 : 1,060.92 = 644.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.08/1,060.92 = 644.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.08x = 1,060.92 × 644.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.08x = 684,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,166.09/769.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.59

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