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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 742.86, 1,025.61 and 576.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 742.86, 1,025.61 and 576.78 is: 796.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    742.86 : 1,025.61 = 576.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    742.86/1,025.61 = 576.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    742.86x = 1,025.61 × 576.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    742.86x = 591,551.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,551.34/742.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.32

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