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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.62, 1,060.08 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.62, 1,060.08 and 603.52 is: 831.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.62 : 1,060.08 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.62/1,060.08 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.62x = 1,060.08 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.62x = 639,779.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,779.48/769.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.29

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