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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 773.82, 1,068.19 and 576.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 773.82, 1,068.19 and 576.99 is: 796.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    773.82 : 1,068.19 = 576.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    773.82/1,068.19 = 576.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    773.82x = 1,068.19 × 576.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    773.82x = 616,333.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,333.51/773.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.48

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