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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.40, 1,048.28 and 574.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.40, 1,048.28 and 574.10 is: 791.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.40 : 1,048.28 = 574.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.40/1,048.28 = 574.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.40x = 1,048.28 × 574.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.40x = 601,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,821.60/760.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.45

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