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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.60, 1,143.48 and 599.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.60, 1,143.48 and 599.78 is: 899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.60 : 1,143.48 = 599.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.60/1,143.48 = 599.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.60x = 1,143.48 × 599.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.60x = 685,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,836.43/762.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.34

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