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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.24, 1,053.84 and 576.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.24, 1,053.84 and 576.70 is: 797.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.24 : 1,053.84 = 576.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.24/1,053.84 = 576.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.24x = 1,053.84 × 576.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.24x = 607,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,749.53/762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.32

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