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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.55, 1,068.39 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.55, 1,068.39 and 575.10 is: 794.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.55 : 1,068.39 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.55/1,068.39 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.55x = 1,068.39 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.55x = 614,431.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,431.09/773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.30

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