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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.20, 1,142.10 and 589.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.20, 1,142.10 and 589.29 is: 883.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.20 : 1,142.10 = 589.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.20/1,142.10 = 589.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.20x = 1,142.10 × 589.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.20x = 673,028.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,028.11/762.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.01

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