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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,052.21 and 573.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,052.21 and 573.82 is: 790.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,052.21 = 573.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,052.21 = 573.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,052.21 × 573.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 603,776.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,776.27/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.57

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