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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.64, 1,140.96 and 591.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.64, 1,140.96 and 591.68 is: 887.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.64 : 1,140.96 = 591.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.64/1,140.96 = 591.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.64x = 1,140.96 × 591.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.64x = 675,083.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,083.21/760.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.52

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