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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.25, 1,049.46 and 573.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.25, 1,049.46 and 573.78 is: 792.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.25 : 1,049.46 = 573.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.25/1,049.46 = 573.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.25x = 1,049.46 × 573.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.25x = 602,160.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,160.94/760.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.05

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