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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.85, 1,144.56 and 580.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.85, 1,144.56 and 580.68 is: 870.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.85 : 1,144.56 = 580.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.85/1,144.56 = 580.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.85x = 1,144.56 × 580.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.85x = 664,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,623.10/763.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.10

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