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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.55, 1,060.40 and 594.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.55, 1,060.40 and 594.35 is: 818.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.55 : 1,060.40 = 594.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.55/1,060.40 = 594.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.55x = 1,060.40 × 594.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.55x = 630,245.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,245.77/769.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.98

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