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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.12, 1,071.05 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.12, 1,071.05 and 576.75 is: 796.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.12 : 1,071.05 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.12/1,071.05 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.12x = 1,071.05 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.12x = 617,727.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,727.37/775.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.95

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