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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.84, 1,053.58 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.84, 1,053.58 and 573.45 is: 792.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.84 : 1,053.58 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.84/1,053.58 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.84x = 1,053.58 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.84x = 604,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,175.45/762.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.01

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