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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.95, 1,054.38 and 577.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.95, 1,054.38 and 577.15 is: 796.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.95 : 1,054.38 = 577.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.95/1,054.38 = 577.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.95x = 1,054.38 × 577.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.95x = 608,535.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,535.42/763.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.56

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