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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 762.95, 1,144.41 and 589.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 762.95, 1,144.41 and 589.86 is: 884.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    762.95 : 1,144.41 = 589.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    762.95/1,144.41 = 589.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    762.95x = 1,144.41 × 589.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    762.95x = 675,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,041.68/762.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.78

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