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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,062.15 and 592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,062.15 and 592.70 is: 818.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,062.15 = 592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,062.15 = 592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,062.15 × 592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 629,536.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,536.31/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.54

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