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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,062.54 and 769.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,062.54 and 769.68 is: 1,060.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,062.54 = 769.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,062.54 = 769.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,062.54 × 769.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 817,815.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,815.79/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.56

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