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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.13, 1,063.67 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.13, 1,063.67 and 561.24 is: 775.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.13 : 1,063.67 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.13/1,063.67 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.13x = 1,063.67 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.13x = 596,976.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,976.81/770.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.16

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