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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.47, 1,140.62 and 579.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.47, 1,140.62 and 579.96 is: 868.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.47 : 1,140.62 = 579.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.47/1,140.62 = 579.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.47x = 1,140.62 × 579.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.47x = 661,511.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,511.08/761.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.73

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