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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.13, 1,142.25 and 588.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.13, 1,142.25 and 588.23 is: 882.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.13 : 1,142.25 = 588.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.13/1,142.25 = 588.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.13x = 1,142.25 × 588.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.13x = 671,905.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 671,905.72/761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.77

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