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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 768.64, 1,059.84 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 768.64, 1,059.84 and 571.52 is: 788.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    768.64 : 1,059.84 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    768.64/1,059.84 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    768.64x = 1,059.84 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    768.64x = 605,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,719.76/768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.04

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