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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,144.87 and 591.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,144.87 and 591.13 is: 885.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,144.87 = 591.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,144.87 = 591.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,144.87 × 591.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 676,764.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,764.05/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.76

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