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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.48, 1,059.85 and 572.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.48, 1,059.85 and 572.46 is: 789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.48 : 1,059.85 = 572.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.48/1,059.85 = 572.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.48x = 1,059.85 × 572.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.48x = 606,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,721.73/768.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.51

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