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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.72, 1,146.54 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.72, 1,146.54 and 592.84 is: 890.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.72 : 1,146.54 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.72/1,146.54 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.72x = 1,146.54 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.72x = 679,714.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,714.77/763.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.01

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