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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.10, 1,049.58 and 565.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.10, 1,049.58 and 565.08 is: 779.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.10 : 1,049.58 = 565.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.10/1,049.58 = 565.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.10x = 1,049.58 × 565.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.10x = 593,096.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,096.67/761.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.26

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