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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.92, 1,062.63 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.92, 1,062.63 and 560.40 is: 773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.92 : 1,062.63 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.92/1,062.63 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.92x = 1,062.63 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.92x = 595,497.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,497.85/769.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.45

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