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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.31, 1,144.94 and 590.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.31, 1,144.94 and 590.37 is: 884.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.31 : 1,144.94 = 590.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.31/1,144.94 = 590.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.31x = 1,144.94 × 590.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.31x = 675,935.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,935.28/764.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.37

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