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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.85, 1,141.91 and 580.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.85, 1,141.91 and 580.01 is: 869.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.85 : 1,141.91 = 580.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.85/1,141.91 = 580.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.85x = 1,141.91 × 580.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.85x = 662,310.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,310.61/761.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.35

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