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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.32, 1,138.86 and 577.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.32, 1,138.86 and 577.26 is: 864.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.32 : 1,138.86 = 577.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.32/1,138.86 = 577.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.32x = 1,138.86 × 577.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.32x = 657,418.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,418.32/760.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.66

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