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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.51, 1,062.80 and 560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.51, 1,062.80 and 560.62 is: 774.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.51 : 1,062.80 = 560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.51/1,062.80 = 560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.51x = 1,062.80 × 560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.51x = 595,826.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,826.73/769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.30

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