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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.04, 1,053.26 and 564.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.04, 1,053.26 and 564.57 is: 778.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.04 : 1,053.26 = 564.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.04/1,053.26 = 564.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.04x = 1,053.26 × 564.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.04x = 594,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,644.36/764.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.29

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