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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.28, 1,060.38 and 629.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.28, 1,060.38 and 629.15 is: 867.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.28 : 1,060.38 = 629.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.28/1,060.38 = 629.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.28x = 1,060.38 × 629.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.28x = 667,132.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,132.78/769.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.22

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