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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.46, 1,062.09 and 559.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.46, 1,062.09 and 559.67 is: 772.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.46 : 1,062.09 = 559.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.46/1,062.09 = 559.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.46x = 1,062.09 × 559.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.46x = 594,419.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,419.91/769.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.52

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