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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.48, 1,062.61 and 574.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.48, 1,062.61 and 574.46 is: 792.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.48 : 1,062.61 = 574.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.48/1,062.61 = 574.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.48x = 1,062.61 × 574.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.48x = 610,426.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,426.94/770.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.27

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