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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.98, 1,063.29 and 574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.98, 1,063.29 and 574.96 is: 792.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.98 : 1,063.29 = 574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.98/1,063.29 = 574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.98x = 1,063.29 × 574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.98x = 611,349.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,349.22/770.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.95

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