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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.58, 1,063.13 and 619.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.58, 1,063.13 and 619.98 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.58 : 1,063.13 = 619.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.58/1,063.13 = 619.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.58x = 1,063.13 × 619.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.58x = 659,115.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,115.24/769.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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