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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.68, 1,051.14 and 574.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.68, 1,051.14 and 574.84 is: 793.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.68 : 1,051.14 = 574.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.68/1,051.14 = 574.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.68x = 1,051.14 × 574.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.68x = 604,237.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,237.32/761.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.30

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