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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.41, 1,143.92 and 590.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.41, 1,143.92 and 590.51 is: 884.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.41 : 1,143.92 = 590.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.41/1,143.92 = 590.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.41x = 1,143.92 × 590.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.41x = 675,500.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,500.54/763.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.84

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