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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.12, 1,147.72 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.12, 1,147.72 and 591.12 is: 887.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.12 : 1,147.72 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.12/1,147.72 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.12x = 1,147.72 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.12x = 678,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,440.25/764.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.87

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