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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.16, 1,063.83 and 560.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.16, 1,063.83 and 560.99 is: 773.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.16 : 1,063.83 = 560.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.16/1,063.83 = 560.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.16x = 1,063.83 × 560.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.16x = 596,797.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,797.99/771.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.90

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