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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.12, 1,145.34 and 589.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.12, 1,145.34 and 589.32 is: 885.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.12 : 1,145.34 = 589.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.12/1,145.34 = 589.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.12x = 1,145.34 × 589.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.12x = 674,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,971.77/762.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.65

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