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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.34, 1,060.62 and 547.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.34, 1,060.62 and 547.89 is: 755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.34 : 1,060.62 = 547.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.34/1,060.62 = 547.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.34x = 1,060.62 × 547.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.34x = 581,103.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,103.09/769.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.33

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