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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.05, 1,060.83 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.05, 1,060.83 and 572.76 is: 790.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.05 : 1,060.83 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.05/1,060.83 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.05x = 1,060.83 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.05x = 607,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,600.99/769.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.07

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