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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.87, 1,142.48 and 580.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.87, 1,142.48 and 580.62 is: 869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.87 : 1,142.48 = 580.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.87/1,142.48 = 580.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.87x = 1,142.48 × 580.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.87x = 663,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,338.12/762.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.54

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