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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.34, 1,144.98 and 590.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.34, 1,144.98 and 590.25 is: 885.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.34 : 1,144.98 = 590.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.34/1,144.98 = 590.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.34x = 1,144.98 × 590.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.34x = 675,824.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,824.45/763.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.36

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