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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.60, 1,060.83 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.60, 1,060.83 and 706.04 is: 973.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.60 : 1,060.83 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.60/1,060.83 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.60x = 1,060.83 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.60x = 748,988.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,988.41/769.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.22

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