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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.92, 1,142.22 and 588.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.92, 1,142.22 and 588.68 is: 881.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.92 : 1,142.22 = 588.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.92/1,142.22 = 588.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.92x = 1,142.22 × 588.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.92x = 672,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,402.07/762.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.35

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