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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.60, 1,146.90 and 582.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.60, 1,146.90 and 582.35 is: 873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.60 : 1,146.90 = 582.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.60/1,146.90 = 582.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.60x = 1,146.90 × 582.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.60x = 667,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,897.22/764.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.53

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