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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,143.30 and 570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,143.30 and 570.20 is: 852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,143.30 = 570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,143.30 = 570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,143.30 × 570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 651,909.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,909.66/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.62

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