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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,051.72 and 576.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,051.72 and 576.60 is: 794.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,051.72 = 576.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,051.72 = 576.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,051.72 × 576.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 606,421.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,421.75/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.87

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