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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 767.52, 1,059.84 and 571.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 767.52, 1,059.84 and 571.91 is: 789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    767.52 : 1,059.84 = 571.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    767.52/1,059.84 = 571.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    767.52x = 1,059.84 × 571.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    767.52x = 606,127.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,127.80/767.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.72

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