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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.21, 1,145.41 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.21, 1,145.41 and 581.04 is: 870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.21 : 1,145.41 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.21/1,145.41 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.21x = 1,145.41 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.21x = 665,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,527.57/764.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.87

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