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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.53, 1,050.33 and 575.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.53, 1,050.33 and 575.05 is: 793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.53 : 1,050.33 = 575.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.53/1,050.33 = 575.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.53x = 1,050.33 × 575.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.53x = 603,992.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,992.27/761.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.13

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