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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.08, 1,050.45 and 573.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.08, 1,050.45 and 573.51 is: 792.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.08 : 1,050.45 = 573.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.08/1,050.45 = 573.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.08x = 1,050.45 × 573.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.08x = 602,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,443.58/760.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.61

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