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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 760.98, 1,139.93 and 587.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 760.98, 1,139.93 and 587.05 is: 879.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    760.98 : 1,139.93 = 587.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    760.98/1,139.93 = 587.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    760.98x = 1,139.93 × 587.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    760.98x = 669,193.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,193.83/760.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.38

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