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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.13, 1,143.75 and 589.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.13, 1,143.75 and 589.23 is: 884.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.13 : 1,143.75 = 589.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.13/1,143.75 = 589.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.13x = 1,143.75 × 589.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.13x = 673,931.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,931.81/762.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.27

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