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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.90, 1,050.36 and 575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.90, 1,050.36 and 575.60 is: 793.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.90 : 1,050.36 = 575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.90/1,050.36 = 575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.90x = 1,050.36 × 575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.90x = 604,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,587.22/761.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.53

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