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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.20, 1,145.82 and 588.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.20, 1,145.82 and 588.58 is: 882.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.20 : 1,145.82 = 588.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.20/1,145.82 = 588.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.20x = 1,145.82 × 588.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.20x = 674,406.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,406.74/764.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.50

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