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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.42, 1,064.01 and 575.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.42, 1,064.01 and 575.59 is: 792.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.42 : 1,064.01 = 575.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.42/1,064.01 = 575.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.42x = 1,064.01 × 575.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.42x = 612,433.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,433.52/772.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.88

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