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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.66, 1,152.65 and 560.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.66, 1,152.65 and 560.87 is: 839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.66 : 1,152.65 = 560.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.66/1,152.65 = 560.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.66x = 1,152.65 × 560.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.66x = 646,481.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,481.80/769.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.96

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