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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.36, 1,062.58 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.36, 1,062.58 and 573.64 is: 791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.36 : 1,062.58 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.36/1,062.58 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.36x = 1,062.58 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.36x = 609,538.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,538.39/770.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.24

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