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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.14, 1,143.76 and 589.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.14, 1,143.76 and 589.24 is: 884.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.14 : 1,143.76 = 589.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.14/1,143.76 = 589.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.14x = 1,143.76 × 589.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.14x = 673,949.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,949.14/762.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.29

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