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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.52, 1,065.63 and 575.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.52, 1,065.63 and 575.89 is: 795.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.52 : 1,065.63 = 575.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.52/1,065.63 = 575.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.52x = 1,065.63 × 575.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.52x = 613,685.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,685.66/771.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.42

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