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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,143.03 and 580.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,143.03 and 580.76 is: 870.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,143.03 = 580.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,143.03 = 580.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,143.03 × 580.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 663,820.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,820.39/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.47

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