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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.16, 1,063.71 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.16, 1,063.71 and 561.27 is: 775.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.16 : 1,063.71 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.16/1,063.71 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.16x = 1,063.71 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.16x = 597,028.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,028.51/770.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.20

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