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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.72, 1,053.58 and 574.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.72, 1,053.58 and 574.82 is: 791.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.72 : 1,053.58 = 574.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.72/1,053.58 = 574.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.72x = 1,053.58 × 574.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.72x = 605,618.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,618.86/764.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.95

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