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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,145.73 and 578.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,145.73 and 578.90 is: 867.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,145.73 = 578.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,145.73 = 578.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,145.73 × 578.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 663,263.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,263.10/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.92

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