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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.35, 1,062.41 and 560.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.35, 1,062.41 and 560.73 is: 774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.35 : 1,062.41 = 560.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.35/1,062.41 = 560.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.35x = 1,062.41 × 560.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.35x = 595,725.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,725.16/769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.32

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