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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.90, 1,065.45 and 575.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.90, 1,065.45 and 575.67 is: 794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.90 : 1,065.45 = 575.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.90/1,065.45 = 575.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.90x = 1,065.45 × 575.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.90x = 613,353.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,353.76/771.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.61

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