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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,144.28 and 580.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,144.28 and 580.29 is: 869.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,144.28 = 580.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,144.28 = 580.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,144.28 × 580.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 664,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,011.34/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.75

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