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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.05, 1,050.30 and 574.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.05, 1,050.30 and 574.21 is: 792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.05 : 1,050.30 = 574.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.05/1,050.30 = 574.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.05x = 1,050.30 × 574.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.05x = 603,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,092.76/761.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.45

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