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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764.68, 1,143.42 and 591.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764.68, 1,143.42 and 591.16 is: 883.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764.68 : 1,143.42 = 591.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764.68/1,143.42 = 591.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764.68x = 1,143.42 × 591.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764.68x = 675,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,944.17/764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.96

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