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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.85, 1,054.83 and 568.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.85, 1,054.83 and 568.83 is: 784.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.85 : 1,054.83 = 568.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.85/1,054.83 = 568.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.85x = 1,054.83 × 568.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.85x = 600,018.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,018.95/764.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.49

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