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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.51, 1,060.02 and 559.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.51, 1,060.02 and 559.08 is: 770.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.51 : 1,060.02 = 559.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.51/1,060.02 = 559.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.51x = 1,060.02 × 559.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.51x = 592,635.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,635.98/769.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.15

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