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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.86, 1,138.86 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.86, 1,138.86 and 588.15 is: 880.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.86 : 1,138.86 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.86/1,138.86 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.86x = 1,138.86 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.86x = 669,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,820.51/760.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.35

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