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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.55, 1,140.82 and 587.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.55, 1,140.82 and 587.46 is: 881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.55 : 1,140.82 = 587.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.55/1,140.82 = 587.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.55x = 1,140.82 × 587.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.55x = 670,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,188.93/760.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.20

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