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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.24, 1,055.22 and 577.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.24, 1,055.22 and 577.70 is: 798.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.24 : 1,055.22 = 577.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.24/1,055.22 = 577.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.24x = 1,055.22 × 577.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.24x = 609,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,600.59/763.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.70

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