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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766.08, 1,056.09 and 569.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766.08, 1,056.09 and 569.25 is: 784.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766.08 : 1,056.09 = 569.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766.08/1,056.09 = 569.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766.08x = 1,056.09 × 569.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766.08x = 601,179.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,179.23/766.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.75

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