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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.79, 1,143.17 and 580.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.79, 1,143.17 and 580.17 is: 868.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.79 : 1,143.17 = 580.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.79/1,143.17 = 580.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.79x = 1,143.17 × 580.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.79x = 663,232.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,232.94/763.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.34

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