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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.86, 1,063.36 and 597.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.86, 1,063.36 and 597.32 is: 825.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.86 : 1,063.36 = 597.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.86/1,063.36 = 597.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.86x = 1,063.36 × 597.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.86x = 635,166.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,166.20/769.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.04

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