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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.88, 1,141.32 and 587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.88, 1,141.32 and 587.81 is: 881.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.88 : 1,141.32 = 587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.88/1,141.32 = 587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.88x = 1,141.32 × 587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.88x = 670,873.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,873.60/760.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.71

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