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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.64, 1,141.48 and 578.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.64, 1,141.48 and 578.48 is: 866.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.64 : 1,141.48 = 578.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.64/1,141.48 = 578.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.64x = 1,141.48 × 578.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.64x = 660,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,323.35/761.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.98

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