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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.15, 1,053.24 and 584.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.15, 1,053.24 and 584.63 is: 805.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.15 : 1,053.24 = 584.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.15/1,053.24 = 584.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.15x = 1,053.24 × 584.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.15x = 615,752.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,752.78/764.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.81

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