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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 769.98, 1,061.91 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 769.98, 1,061.91 and 573.96 is: 791.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    769.98 : 1,061.91 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    769.98/1,061.91 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    769.98x = 1,061.91 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    769.98x = 609,493.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,493.86/769.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.57

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