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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.10, 1,054.98 and 578.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.10, 1,054.98 and 578.61 is: 798.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.10 : 1,054.98 = 578.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.10/1,054.98 = 578.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.10x = 1,054.98 × 578.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.10x = 610,417.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,417.93/764.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.87

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