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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 765.72, 1,054.96 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 765.72, 1,054.96 and 575.82 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    765.72 : 1,054.96 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    765.72/1,054.96 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    765.72x = 1,054.96 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    765.72x = 607,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,467.07/765.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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