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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,060.20 and 594.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,060.20 and 594.32 is: 819.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,060.20 = 594.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,060.20 = 594.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,060.20 × 594.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 630,098.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,098.06/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.16

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