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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763, 1,142.28 and 581.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763, 1,142.28 and 581.12 is: 869.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763 : 1,142.28 = 581.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763/1,142.28 = 581.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763x = 1,142.28 × 581.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763x = 663,801.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,801.75/763
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.99

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