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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.16, 1,062.38 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.16, 1,062.38 and 560 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.16 : 1,062.38 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.16/1,062.38 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.16x = 1,062.38 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.16x = 594,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,932.80/769.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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