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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,143.79 and 580.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,143.79 and 580.58 is: 868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,143.79 = 580.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,143.79 = 580.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,143.79 × 580.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 664,063.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,063.01/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.97

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