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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,061.62 and 594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,061.62 and 594.12 is: 820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,061.62 = 594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,061.62 = 594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,061.62 × 594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 630,729.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,729.67/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.02

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