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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.61, 1,060.68 and 582.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.61, 1,060.68 and 582.65 is: 803.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.61 : 1,060.68 = 582.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.61/1,060.68 = 582.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.61x = 1,060.68 × 582.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.61x = 618,004.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,004.01/769.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.01

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