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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.82, 1,055.77 and 567.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.82, 1,055.77 and 567.99 is: 784.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.82 : 1,055.77 = 567.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.82/1,055.77 = 567.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.82x = 1,055.77 × 567.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.82x = 599,665.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,665.38/764.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.06

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