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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.29, 1,062.69 and 560.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.29, 1,062.69 and 560.01 is: 772.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.29 : 1,062.69 = 560.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.29/1,062.69 = 560.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.29x = 1,062.69 × 560.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.29x = 595,108.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,108.91/770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.58

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