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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.49, 1,062.60 and 574.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.49, 1,062.60 and 574.47 is: 792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.49 : 1,062.60 = 574.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.49/1,062.60 = 574.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.49x = 1,062.60 × 574.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.49x = 610,431.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,431.82/770.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.26

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