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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.80, 1,050.85 and 564.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.80, 1,050.85 and 564.97 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.80 : 1,050.85 = 564.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.80/1,050.85 = 564.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.80x = 1,050.85 × 564.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.80x = 593,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,698.72/761.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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