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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.07, 1,142.10 and 579.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.07, 1,142.10 and 579.45 is: 867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.07 : 1,142.10 = 579.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.07/1,142.10 = 579.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.07x = 1,142.10 × 579.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.07x = 661,794.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,794.13/763.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.28

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