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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.44, 1,057.98 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.44, 1,057.98 and 570.88 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.44 : 1,057.98 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.44/1,057.98 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.44x = 1,057.98 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.44x = 603,979.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,979.62/767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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