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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.07, 1,149.53 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.07, 1,149.53 and 574.83 is: 861.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.07 : 1,149.53 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.07/1,149.53 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.07x = 1,149.53 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.07x = 660,781.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,781.46/767.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.44

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