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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.86, 1,142.59 and 588.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.86, 1,142.59 and 588.25 is: 881.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.86 : 1,142.59 = 588.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.86/1,142.59 = 588.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.86x = 1,142.59 × 588.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.86x = 672,128.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,128.57/762.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.06

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