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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.82, 1,063.24 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.82, 1,063.24 and 560.93 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.82 : 1,063.24 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.82/1,063.24 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.82x = 1,063.24 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.82x = 596,400.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,400.41/769.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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