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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.16, 1,146.78 and 572.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.16, 1,146.78 and 572.28 is: 858.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.16 : 1,146.78 = 572.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.16/1,146.78 = 572.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.16x = 1,146.78 × 572.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.16x = 656,279.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,279.26/764.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.82

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