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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.52, 1,060.97 and 559.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.52, 1,060.97 and 559.53 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.52 : 1,060.97 = 559.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.52/1,060.97 = 559.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.52x = 1,060.97 × 559.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.52x = 593,641.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,641.75/769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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