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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.97, 1,143.79 and 571.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.97, 1,143.79 and 571.73 is: 855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.97 : 1,143.79 = 571.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.97/1,143.79 = 571.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.97x = 1,143.79 × 571.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.97x = 653,931.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,931.91/763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.97

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