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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.32, 1,062.68 and 560.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.32, 1,062.68 and 560.41 is: 773.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.32 : 1,062.68 = 560.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.32/1,062.68 = 560.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.32x = 1,062.68 × 560.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.32x = 595,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,536.50/770.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.10

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