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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.74, 1,067.07 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.74, 1,067.07 and 575.91 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.74 : 1,067.07 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.74/1,067.07 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.74x = 1,067.07 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.74x = 614,538.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,538.44/772.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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