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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.35, 1,141.70 and 588.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.35, 1,141.70 and 588.60 is: 881.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.35 : 1,141.70 = 588.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.35/1,141.70 = 588.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.35x = 1,141.70 × 588.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.35x = 672,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,001.68/762.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.49

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