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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.43, 1,050.63 and 574.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.43, 1,050.63 and 574.54 is: 793.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.43 : 1,050.63 = 574.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.43/1,050.63 = 574.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.43x = 1,050.63 × 574.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.43x = 603,628.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,628.96/760.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.80

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