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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.95, 1,139.94 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.95, 1,139.94 and 587.52 is: 880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.95 : 1,139.94 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.95/1,139.94 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.95x = 1,139.94 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.95x = 669,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,737.55/760.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.13

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