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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,060.70 and 689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,060.70 and 689.32 is: 950.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,060.70 = 689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,060.70 = 689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,060.70 × 689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 731,161.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,161.72/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.67

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