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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.04, 1,049.63 and 574.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.04, 1,049.63 and 574.56 is: 792.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.04 : 1,049.63 = 574.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.04/1,049.63 = 574.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.04x = 1,049.63 × 574.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.04x = 603,075.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,075.41/761.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.44

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