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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.05, 1,145.28 and 581.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.05, 1,145.28 and 581.06 is: 870.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.05 : 1,145.28 = 581.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.05/1,145.28 = 581.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.05x = 1,145.28 × 581.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.05x = 665,476.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,476.40/764.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.99

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