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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 771.92, 1,063.31 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 771.92, 1,063.31 and 575.10 is: 792.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    771.92 : 1,063.31 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    771.92/1,063.31 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    771.92x = 1,063.31 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    771.92x = 611,509.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,509.58/771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.19

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