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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.68, 1,063.16 and 560.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.68, 1,063.16 and 560.53 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.68 : 1,063.16 = 560.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.68/1,063.16 = 560.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.68x = 1,063.16 × 560.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.68x = 595,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,933.07/770.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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