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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774, 1,064.88 and 576.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774, 1,064.88 and 576.72 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774 : 1,064.88 = 576.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774/1,064.88 = 576.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774x = 1,064.88 × 576.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774x = 614,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,137.59/774
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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