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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.24, 1,056.60 and 578.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.24, 1,056.60 and 578.70 is: 800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.24 : 1,056.60 = 578.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.24/1,056.60 = 578.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.24x = 1,056.60 × 578.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.24x = 611,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,454.42/764.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.08

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