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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.06, 1,068 and 576.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.06, 1,068 and 576.23 is: 796.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.06 : 1,068 = 576.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.06/1,068 = 576.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.06x = 1,068 × 576.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.06x = 615,413.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,413.64/773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.07

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