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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,141.68 and 599.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,141.68 and 599.48 is: 897.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,141.68 = 599.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,141.68 = 599.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,141.68 × 599.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 684,414.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,414.33/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.10

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