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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.17, 1,145.05 and 591.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.17, 1,145.05 and 591.27 is: 885.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.17 : 1,145.05 = 591.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.17/1,145.05 = 591.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.17x = 1,145.05 × 591.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.17x = 677,025.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,025.03/764.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.97

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