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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.12, 1,061.88 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.12, 1,061.88 and 574.28 is: 790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.12 : 1,061.88 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.12/1,061.88 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.12x = 1,061.88 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.12x = 609,816.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,816.45/771.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.82

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