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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.01, 1,145.50 and 571.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.01, 1,145.50 and 571.15 is: 854.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.01 : 1,145.50 = 571.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.01/1,145.50 = 571.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.01x = 1,145.50 × 571.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.01x = 654,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,252.33/766.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.10

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