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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,063.08 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,063.08 and 560.88 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,063.08 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,063.08 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,063.08 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 596,260.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,260.31/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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