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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,053.95 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,053.95 and 562.07 is: 775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,053.95 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,053.95 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,053.95 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 592,393.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,393.50/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.28

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