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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.96, 1,063.56 and 561.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.96, 1,063.56 and 561.04 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.96 : 1,063.56 = 561.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.96/1,063.56 = 561.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.96x = 1,063.56 × 561.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.96x = 596,699.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,699.70/770.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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