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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.60, 1,054.68 and 568.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.60, 1,054.68 and 568.56 is: 783.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.60 : 1,054.68 = 568.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.60/1,054.68 = 568.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.60x = 1,054.68 × 568.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.60x = 599,648.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,648.86/765.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.24

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