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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.28, 1,144.10 and 580.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.28, 1,144.10 and 580.22 is: 869.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.28 : 1,144.10 = 580.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.28/1,144.10 = 580.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.28x = 1,144.10 × 580.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.28x = 663,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,825.43/763.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.71

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