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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.38, 1,049.68 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.38, 1,049.68 and 573.96 is: 792.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.38 : 1,049.68 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.38/1,049.68 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.38x = 1,049.68 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.38x = 602,474.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,474.33/760.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.33

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