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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.23, 1,062.42 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.23, 1,062.42 and 560.34 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.23 : 1,062.42 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.23/1,062.42 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.23x = 1,062.42 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.23x = 595,309.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,309.34/769.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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