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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.66, 1,049.12 and 574.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.66, 1,049.12 and 574.18 is: 791.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.66 : 1,049.12 = 574.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.66/1,049.12 = 574.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.66x = 1,049.12 × 574.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.66x = 602,383.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,383.72/760.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.92

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