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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.20, 1,060.83 and 560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.20, 1,060.83 and 560.76 is: 773.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.20 : 1,060.83 = 560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.20/1,060.83 = 560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.20x = 1,060.83 × 560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.20x = 594,871.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,871.03/769.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.36

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