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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.89, 1,144.67 and 589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.89, 1,144.67 and 589.52 is: 884.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.89 : 1,144.67 = 589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.89/1,144.67 = 589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.89x = 1,144.67 × 589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.89x = 674,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,805.77/762.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.54

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