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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.46, 1,143.12 and 579.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.46, 1,143.12 and 579.98 is: 868.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.46 : 1,143.12 = 579.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.46/1,143.12 = 579.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.46x = 1,143.12 × 579.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.46x = 662,986.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,986.74/763.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.40

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