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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.95, 1,051.62 and 577.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.95, 1,051.62 and 577.14 is: 794.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.95 : 1,051.62 = 577.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.95/1,051.62 = 577.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.95x = 1,051.62 × 577.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.95x = 606,931.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,931.97/763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.47

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