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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.18, 1,061.37 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.18, 1,061.37 and 560.15 is: 771.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.18 : 1,061.37 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.18/1,061.37 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.18x = 1,061.37 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.18x = 594,521.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,521.10/770.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.92

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