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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.72, 1,145.04 and 591.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.72, 1,145.04 and 591.84 is: 888.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.72 : 1,145.04 = 591.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.72/1,145.04 = 591.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.72x = 1,145.04 × 591.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.72x = 677,680.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,680.47/762.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.50

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