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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.10, 1,062.52 and 572.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.10, 1,062.52 and 572.27 is: 790.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.10 : 1,062.52 = 572.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.10/1,062.52 = 572.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.10x = 1,062.52 × 572.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.10x = 608,041.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,041.58/769.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.59

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