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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.10, 1,062.09 and 574.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.10, 1,062.09 and 574.08 is: 791.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.10 : 1,062.09 = 574.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.10/1,062.09 = 574.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.10x = 1,062.09 × 574.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.10x = 609,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,724.63/770.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.75

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