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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.64, 1,063.98 and 574.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.64, 1,063.98 and 574.52 is: 792.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.64 : 1,063.98 = 574.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.64/1,063.98 = 574.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.64x = 1,063.98 × 574.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.64x = 611,277.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,277.79/771.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.18

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