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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.70, 1,141.04 and 587.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.70, 1,141.04 and 587.61 is: 881.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.70 : 1,141.04 = 587.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.70/1,141.04 = 587.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.70x = 1,141.04 × 587.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.70x = 670,483.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,483.58/760.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.41

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