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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.59, 1,062.14 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.59, 1,062.14 and 573.66 is: 791.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.59 : 1,062.14 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.59/1,062.14 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.59x = 1,062.14 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.59x = 609,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,304.36/769.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.73

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